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Beauty & Style

Kanye West has recently released a 12 piece jewelry collection inspired by 14th century art from Florence. West’s jewelry are in a yellow gold color and are all 18 karats.

Kanye West Enters the Jewelry Industry

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer April 20, 2017
Is Kanye West's new jewelry line worth the price?
Trump Models is a boutique modeling agency founded in 1999 by President Donald Trump. The agency is closing after a large number of its models announced their departure to distance themselves from the Trump name.

Trump Models Says Goodbye

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Trump's modeling agency loses top models and agents as people's negative impressions affect the business.
Third North’s laundry room holds a re-fashioNYC recycling point — 16 other halls have joined this initiative. The re-fashioNYC program promotes the recycling of clothing, the majority of which is not biodegradable.

NYU Recycles Through re-fashioNYC

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor April 17, 2017
How does NYU's clothing recycling program re-fashioNYC weigh in?
The color pink has grown in popularity among both men and women due to the liberalism of millennials. “Millennial Pink,” a range of pink with warm undertones, has become a popular trend in clothing and fashion.

Millenial Pink: Not Just a Phase

Liv Chai, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Millennial pink is trendy and ~ aesthetic ~ but it's more than just a phase.
A lace-up faux-leather corset paired with a white hooded sweatshirt. Aspects of the traditional Victorian style corset have seen a revival recently, appearing on the runways of brands like Giambattista Valli.

In a Cinch: Corsets Make a Comeback

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer April 13, 2017
Corsets have a rich and restrictive history, but modern iterations are more comfortable and worn as a statement rather than an undergarment.
Rituals Cosmetics’ Rituals of Sakura body rice scrub — a quick and convenient alternative to the Indonesian Lulur, or exfoliating rice paste, trend.

Around the World in Three Beauty Trends

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 13, 2017
These international beauty and skincare trends can freshen up your daily routine.
The beauty world is increasingly seeing the use of cannabis infused everyday products. They have been featured in lotions, perfumes and face masks.

Take a Hit: Cannabis Beauty Products

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
Cannabis infused beauty products reach a high with their moisturizing, vitamin-rich properties.
The teal crop top from Urban Outfitters. While women have been sporting crop tops for a long time, men are rarely seen wearing this fashion item.

Men and Crop Tops: A Fashion Revolution?

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer April 9, 2017
Crop tops haven't integrated into mainstream fashion for men, but celebrities like Justin Bieber are embracing the look.
Juicy Couture tracksuits are surprisingly trendy again. They were recently featured in Rihanna’s Fall 2017 Fenty  Puma collection, among other runway shows.

Tracksuits Take Fast-Track to Top Trend

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
Is this '90s trend an of-the-moment trend or a true fashion revival here to stay?
Statement earrings can spice up any outfit. These periwinkle chandelier earrings from J.Crew are perfect for spring.

Spring Style Stars Statement Earrings

Liv Chai, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
Make your accessories the focal point for spring with statement earrings.
Androgynous fashion blurs the line between men’s and women’s fashion, thus appealing to all genders.

Girl Meets Boy: Androgynous Fashion for All

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
Androgynous fashion is a two-way street – masculine style can influence womenswear and feminine trends can inspire menswear.
The dress over pants trend was popular in the early 2000s. There is a question of whether or not this trend can and should be brought back.

Pants and Dresses: A Duo That Can Work

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
The early 2000s trend of wearing a dress over pants may have clashed in the past, but with color coordination the combination can work.