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Love Sick: Hands Off

I like to read through love/sex advice columns not only to help inspire me, but also because I think the dynamics of romantic relationships are fascinating and I’m always curious to know more about what other people are struggling with in their romances. A topic 

Ever Present Past: X-Girl

This clip is a from a 1994 impromptu fashion show in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. While a surprise fashion show may not seem that exciting and new to younger generations of people, this type of event was almost unheard of in 1994. 

Character Wear: Jess (New Girl)

Since the fall TV Season didn’t start that long ago, we have a whole slew of TV shows with wardrobes to envy.  There’s the old favorites; Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries, Mad Men, Pretty Little Liars and Desperate Housewives.  Not to mention several new shows to 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Gray Tones for Great Prices

All items under $50 : Tilly’s Thermal Top – $13, H&M Faux Fur Waistcoat- $48, H&M Denim- $48, Classic Cut Sequin UGGS – $170, Kelly & Katie Barton Bag- $50, Guess Logo Ring – $22 The best way to standout during this season of over-done 

Funky Fixes: Proud Mo Sista

The other day at work, someone asked if I was ready for Movember. I was a little confused and had to ask my coworker to repeat his question. Turns out I heard him right the first time; he really did say Movember. Well, what in 

Linked to Fashion: High-End Meets Affordable

You should all realize by now that I am all about affordable fashion. I have addressed my love for H&M numerous times and now they have joined forces with none other than Versace. H&M has a wonderful way of collaborating with the best of the 

Columnist of the Month: Brady Crews

There is so much wonderful talent here at Carbon that we wanted to give our readers a behind-the-scenes look at our team of writers, thus featuring one of our writers each month. Our November columnist is Brady Crews (Linked to Fashion)! We sat down with 

Conscious Fashion: Conscious Yoga

I love yoga.  I am not good at yoga, make no mistake.  But I love it.  It’s one of the only exercises I’ve tried that leaves me feeling better afterward.  Not stiff, not sore.  I love the breathing and the relaxing and the pants.  That’s 

Love Sick: Defending Your Territory

I believe that men and women can be friends, as long as there is a definite line drawn between being friends and hooking up. As long as this line is never crossed, I don’t see why a male and female cannot have a fulfilling relationship. 

From the Editor: Show Me Shoulders

Have you noticed a plethora of cut-out shoulder flannel/chambray shirts around the web lately? Well, I have and I’m lovin’ it. Volcom started it with their Lottie Dot Blouse quite some time ago but lately I’m seeing modifications of this shirt everywhere; namely Nasty Gal