Color Blocking 101

The art of color-blocking is a technique that has been around for quite some time.  But like all things in fashion, this trend has resurfaced and is extremely popular this spring. Color-blocking is quite easy, not to mention it can be integrated into pretty much any...

Spring 2011 Beauty Trends

It’s difficult to stay on trend with your makeup without meeting raised eyebrows at your runway-ready smoky eyes in chemistry lab. Luckily, the spring 2011 runway has wearable makeup for the Chapstick minimalist and the retro glamour goddess, alike. If barely-there...

From Geek to Chic

As you all may know, college life is pretty typical. You wake up at what seems like the crack of dawn (in reality, it’s around 9 am…), drag your feet to the bathroom to brush your teeth, head to the closet to slip on whatever your hands fall on first (we’ll talk...

TOMS: Changing the World Shoe by Shoe

In honor of their recent event, “One Day Without Shoes,” I’ve decided to educate you readers on the wondrous TOMS Shoes (if you’re among the few living in the library and don’t already know what they are). TOMS was developed by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 after a trip to...

Spring Trends

This spring, brighten up your wardrobe.  Step away from the black!  This season’s “it” colors include light coral, mint, white, and various shades of neutrals.  Look for these colors in muted tones, pastel tones, and metallics. Focus on solid colors, but if patterns...

Smiling Soles

I think it’s awesome that 39,999 other people also thought it would be a good idea to come to the University of South Florida. However, lots of students need lots of space. And since skyscrapers aren’t all the rage yet this side of the Pacific, lots of space means...