The time has come for me to sashay away. It’s been a great semester telling you about the latest fashion trends, the do’s and don’ts and sharing my knowledge on what’s hot and what’s not. Before I say farewell, the last piece of advice I leave
We want to look our best during the holidays — especially single ladies. So get into the mindset of looking sharp. The hunt is on for that perfect holiday dress. “This holiday season, I think women are looking for the ‘wow’ factor look,” Kristen Silva, personal
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Muriel Macaire, 22, fashion design major, heads up Burk Hall to drop off her garments for Fashion Network Association's Revive Fashion how that will take place Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Photo by Virginia Tieman / Xpress"][/caption] The holidays have always been big
Fairy tales are a part of everyone’s childhood, but the Fashion Network Association’s leading designer Iris Chu has turned it into reality. Chu’s collection will feature a dark color palette based on Grimms’ fables, especially Little Red Riding Hood, in FNA’s upcoming winter show, Revive. BV:
Shopping for lingerie can be daunting, but don’t get your panties in a bunch just yet. Lingerie is not only an important staple in a woman’s life, but in her relationship as well. Lingerie is not the same as the undergarments women wear in their daily
If you're looking for some attention this season, ditch the pretty girl tulle and go get some studs. And I'm not talking about hunky men. This fall, hardware fashion rules. From oversized grommets to metal plating and steel-like details, tough hardware meets sleek style to create
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Lead Victoria's Secret supermodel Candice Swanepoel is being coiffed by top hairstylists at the 17th annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The fashion show took place at the Lexington Armory in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Photo by Kat Ma /
This season, voters are looking for someone who has mastered public speaking and has a strong public image — and perhaps a better half with a good sense of fashion. President Barack Obama’s polished image allowed him to draw support from younger generations in 2008, a
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Pilar Gordillo is co-curator of the Fluorescent Virgins exhibit at the Cesar Chavez Student Center’s Art Gallery. She attributes the idea for the show to friends asking her to arrange altars like the one in her own home. Photo by Tearsa
It’s beginning to get colder out there and it’s natural to want to keep your feet warm, but remember — UGGs are just short for uggly. For some reason, girls continue to wear UGGs and strut around in them like they’re wearing Manolo Blahniks. News flash:
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Piece x Piece is a San Francisco fashion brand where designers make unique clothing out of scrap fabrics. Photo courtesy of Piece x Piece."][/caption] In a spacious building housing workrooms with doors that open like chambers, Elizabeth Brunner prepares a sketch for
Step aside, gamboge orange. There’s a new color on the block and it’s bold. The hottest hues for the fall right now are a showcase of darker tones and shades. But there is one blistering color that is catching the most attention on the runway
It’s easy to swipe your credit card on those PIN pad machines at the register, but it’s easier still to punch in those 16 digits from your card at your home computer in your pajamas. Who wants to get up from the chair and go
Fashion has a cost — and I’m not talking about the price tag. The skinny jean trend is infecting the world, spreading beyond hipster and punk rock fashion scenes — but if the jeans are too tight, you may be checking yourself in at the doctor’s office. According
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="230" caption="Comedian Thao P. Nguyen performs a stand-up piece from her show, "Fortunate Daughter," at the San Francisco Theater Festival Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. "Fortunate Daughter," a comedy show about the difference between "coming out and coming home," is running in San
The ticking of a second hand through a chronograph face is a reflection of the modern man. As collectible works of art, watches with 24-hour and date subdials pair well with business and dressy looks, while leather strapped watches can be worn with casual wear according
It looks like “organic fiber” is the new black when it comes to fashion. Ladies, think twice before buying those cute simple cotton tanks from your go-to store. And gentlemen, don't be so quick to buy those slimming tailored wool pants. You are potentially bringing home items
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Lis Normoyle, vice president of the expo, grabs inspiration and visually riveting vintage pieces from local bay area vintage fairs. Normoyle emphasizes that pieces at the expo are one of a kind, and that's the main reason people come to the
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="The money that was raised during Glamorama, a fundraiser and fashion show that featured designs by Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and more, went to charities dedicated to the community affected by cancer and HIV/AIDS. Photo by Jeff Sandstoe."][/caption] Glamorama pulled out all
All right fashion fanatics, take a chic step forward. Wearing heels and workin' it like a runway is a gift, but deciding between breaking necks or breaking ankles can be tough. Style over comfort is one thing people stress in fashion, but before you plan on walking
It’s getting colder, but the sun is still here. Do you know what that means? Fall fashion! This season is all about layers. You might be afraid that layers are thick and heavy. It’s time to get that out of your system. The trick to layering is to
[caption id="attachment_30086" align="alignnone" width="645" caption="Fashion bloggers Whitney Powell (left) and Brittany Hebb (right) share their styling secrets during the Fashion's Night Out event at Bloomingdale's Thursday Sept. 6, 2012. Photo by Bryan Vo."][/caption] With great timing to kick off New York’s Fashion Week, consumers were able
It’s not easy pulling a figure-flattering outfit from a messy closet when you’re late for school. Don’t decide between your dad’s vintage button-up and your mom’s snagged knitted sweater. Drop those garments and step back. This weekly style consultant is here to help you make
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Patrick Ward, a visually impaired SF State student, practices his cartoon drawing at 19th and Holloway streets. Mar. 5, 2012 Photo by Andrew Lopez."][/caption] Patrick Ward makes himself comfortable on a bench in Cafe Rosso's popular patio area, hunched merely 6 inches
If I were to give any SF State student advice, it would be this: Don’t enter the debt danger zone. Credit cards can provoke you to spend money that you can’t afford to spend. The inability to pay for overspending puts students in a debt