The Fashion Blueprint: Final fashion tips
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...
The Fashion Blueprint: Finding the right holiday dress for you
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...
'Revive' fashion show to feature student work
[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...
The Fashion Blueprint: 'Revive' fashion show takes dark spin on fairy tales
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...
The Fashion Blueprint: Lingerie enhances intimacy, seduction
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...
The Fashion Blueprint: How to update your clothes with hardware
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...
Exclusive: Angels work their magic at 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
[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...
The Fashion Blueprint: How first lady fashion could attract voters
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...
"Fluorescent Virgins" exhibit illuminates local artists' work for Dia de los Muertos
[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...
The Fashion Blueprint: Ditch those ugly UGGs
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...
Local clothing store Piece x Piece creates wearable art from discarded fabric
[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]...
The Fashion Blueprint: Go bold with oxblood
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...
The Fashion Blueprint: The hottest styles just a click away when shopping online
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...
The Fashion Blueprint: Why skinny jeans lower sperm count
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...
One-woman show 'Fortunate Daughter' juggles family values, sexual identity
[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...
The Fashion Blueprint: The time is now to rock a watch
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...
The Fashion Blueprint: Strike a pose in eco-friendly clothing
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....
Vintage Fashion Expo to showcase one of a kind clothing this weekend
[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...
PHOTOS: San Francisco's best dressed raise money for charity at Glamorama
[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...
The Fashion Blueprint: To wear heels or not to wear heels?
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...
The Fashion Blueprint: Learning how to layer for the fall
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...
San Francisco fashionistas party down at Fashion's Night Out
[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,...
The Fashion Blueprint: keeping back-to-school fashion simple
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...
Visually impaired cartoonist and SF State student aspires to be published
[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]...
Debt: The dangers of credit cards for college students
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...