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Linked to Fashion: Winter Trends

Fall has quickly turned into winter in my neck of the woods! College Gloss shows us what this winter’s trends are in “Casual Sophistication: Trends for this Winter.” The warm colors of the fall will translate over into the winter season also. Think warm colors 

The Style Guru: Sheer Madness

My friend recently bought a very see through maxi dress in bright blue. Now don’t get the wrong idea, she had a bodice on underneath to hold onto her dignity. She felt a bit self conscious going out but it didn’t take me long to 

Love Sick: Wrap It Up

I’m sure all aunts think this of their nieces/nephews, but my niece is seriously the best child in the whole wide world. She is only three years old but so smart, funny and adorable. And I know I’m not the only one who thinks so 

Character Wear: Abby Scuito

This Halloween I dressed up as TV’s favorite (and my favorite too) Goth forensic scientist, Abby Sciuto from NCIS.  In honor of that costume, I’ve decided to tone down Abby’s signature style for the slightly less Goth woman. Abby’s clothing consists of mostly black and 

Ever Present Past: Louise Brooks

Hello readers! For my next few blog posts I’m going to be focusing on fashion icons from the 20th Century. This week is about a Hollywood scarlet from the 1920s. Louise Brooks, born Mary Louise Brooks, was born and raised in Cherryvale, Kansas. It is 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Fabulously Cheap Finds for Fall!

All items under $70: H&M Blouse $40, ModaXpress Skinny Jeans $17, Dorothy Perkins $67, Devika Crossbody Bag $48, Forever21 Ring $1.50, Forever21 Necklace $6.80 As October comes to an end, we are given new opportunities and the new styles of November! As opposed to summer, 

Funky Fixes: Recycled Reading

I don’t know what it is about books, especially old ones, but I absolutely love them. There is something rich and unique hidden in the pages of a well loved book. So in our modern day of Kindles and iPads, what’s a book-loving girl to 

Linked to Fashion: Secrets to Vintage Shopping

Fashion is timeless. Vintage shopping and thrifting are great ways to find incredible retro clothing! I’m not very good at vintage shopping, but Life2PointOh gives people like me some great pointers. Researching places online is a great way to start. It will cut your time 

Music on My Mind: One and Only

Adele’s latest album, 21 has gotten a lot of attention with her current radio hits “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You.” My favorite song from this album  is “One and Only.” Enjoy.

From the Editor: Holiday Beauty Raid

What is even better than buying gifts for others? Buying gifts for yourself, of course! Here at Carbon, we’re definitely into treating ourselves once in a while and boy do I have some awesome beauty gift deals for you. Now that it’s November and all