Month: March 2012

From the Editor: Introducing Francesca’s Fancy Flops

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. While I’m usually dreading the Arizona summer heat, I’m always looking forward to shedding my bomber jackets and leggings and slipping into crop tees and denim cutoffs. This summer I have one more thing to 

Character Wear: Amanda Vaughn

A new show that my mom and I have started watching recently, and are LOVING, is GCB.  GCB stands for Good Christian Belles, but the women of this show are anything but! The show revolves around former Dallas mean girl Amanda Vaughn, who has grown 

Conscious Fashion: Miss Bright Eyes

It seems that the eyewear industry is beginning to see things in a new light. A variety of up-and-coming and well known designers have recently launched eyewear lines that support the environment. Three of my favorite designers are: Proof: Proof sells high quality sunglasses made 

Designer Spotlight: Black Thumbnail Boots

Finally, spring has officially sprung! The mid-west has experienced a beautiful week of weather, and with all of the sunshine I can’t help but find my outfit selections a bit awkward. Over spring break I took home a ridiculous amount of unneeded clothes that were 

Fashion News: Olsen Twins New Shoe Collection

The Olsen twins have created a new capsule shoe collection for Superga. The twins were appointed the brand’s new creative directors in 2011 and announced that they would be designing the new collection of trainers under their own fashion label, The Row. The collection features three 

The Style Guru: Beach Stylin’

Living in Ireland, I don’t have to worry about summer clothes just yet, but I’m sure I’ll be jetting off to somewhere sunny very soon.  I always have great intentions when it comes to what I pack in my luggage, coordinating my outfits and putting 

Beauty Box: L’Oreal Sublime Mousse

I’ve been coloring my hair since I was in middle school. First it started out as simple blonde streaks that lightened up my already blonde hair. Then it was an all-over blonder color once high school began. When I went through my “artsy” phase, my 

Character Wear: Marilyn Monroe

This week I was inspired by the new musical show Smash, which my mom and I like to watch. It is all about the rivalry and backstage process of creating a hit Broadway musical all about Marilyn Monroe. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should 

Designer Spotlight: Bow & Arrow Apparel

Low rise is a thing of the past. High waist denim has attacked the runway and campuses alike, slowly and comfortably taking over ensembles. These incredibly constructed pieces are usually seen lurking over flirty blouses and under your favorite pair of ankle boots. Many fashionistas 

Conscious Fashion: One Lipstick at a Time

Although slavery in the U.S was abolished in 1865, the fight against modern-day slavery continues. Human trafficking is the second fastest growing criminal industry and affects nearly 27 million victims annually. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, Human Trafficking “involves an