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Kingsley’s Corner: Success!

I’m sure all of you Carbon readers have heard that Hilary is back from Europe! I was so happy to see her and it took us a while to catch up, but I am so glad I have Hilary back home. Soon after she returned, 

Funky Fixes: Fanny Packs, a blast from the past

I was recently given a fanny pack as a present. At first, I wasn’t sure what to think about the gift. Are they being serious? Aren’t fanny packs totally from the 80’s? Does this have any fashion potential? After testing out my hott pink fanny 

Conscious Fashion: Design DIY

This Conscious Fashion column is not just for your closet.  As we learned from our friends, the Cotton Monsters, conscious fashion ideas are everywhere.  Recently, I visited a friend of mine, who lives with a few roomates.  Between them, they have come up with some 

Love Sick: The Importance of Being Over It

Today we get a little personal in the Love Sick column. Somewhat recently I dated someone for a short while before eventually realizing that they just didn’t quite do it for me. I felt terrible for letting them get so emotionally involved in the relationship 

Character Wear: Betty Boop

The lovely Betty Boop. This cute-as-a-button character icon’s style is adorable in every way. To re-create her look, Carbon suggests choosing a simple strapless sundress in red. Match with red linen pumps and accessorize with gold bangles and a top hat headband. Go for a 

From the Editor: 5 Summer Must Haves

Summer is in full swing now and here’s a few of my favorite essentials for summer! 1. Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer: This product feels like a dream on your skin. Lightweight coverage combined with a moisturizing substance for protecting your skin from the summer sun. 

Conscious Fashion: Summer’s Here!

Summer can be a hard time for the conscious Fashionista. Swimsuits are typically made from synthetic materials (spandex, lycra, etc.) and when they’re made of anything else, they just look and feel downright weird.  Picking out a swimsuit can already be scary territory, but throwing 

Love Sick: Being Friends with an Ex

Love Sick: Being Friends with an Ex

It’s inevitable after a break-up that at least one of the ex’s will suggest, “Let’s still be friends.” And more often than not, this just ain’t gunna happen. Being friends with an ex is a tricky situation that can only work under the following circumstances: 

Foreign Friday: Roman Holiday

Hello Rome! We took a Roman Holiday (who else loves that movie?!) and had a glorious time. I gave my best statue pose above. Rome was the first city we visited that was quite warm. Most of my outfits bared my legs and arms to 

Kingsley’s Corner: I’m Just So Confused

Hey everyone, remember last week? I learned a few things. For instance, cat litter does not taste very good and my litter box seems to be changing in size and location quite frequently. I just wanted to give everyone a little update about the bathroom