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Fashion

  • One Holiday, So Much Waste

    Halloween has a frightening fast-fashion problem. Millions of people buy multiple cheap, single-use costumes only to throw them away after the holiday. It is time to look for other, more sustainable options.

  • More is More: Statement Jewelry is Back

    For a while, jewelry seemed to follow one straightforward rule: keep it simple. Dainty gold chains, tiny hoops, and delicate rings became the uniform of everyday dressing. But lately, these subtle touches have started to feel a little too safe.

Beauty

  • Column: When Did Our Bodies Become Trends?

    It feels like every few years, social media decides what women are supposed to look like. How did our bodies become something that could go in-and-out of style?

  • Is the “Clean Girl” Aesthetic Officially Out?

    In recent years, being the “clean girl” was almost a full-time job. Hair had to be slicked back, skin had to glow, jewelry had to be gold and makeup had to be meticulously minimal. Somehow, the key to looking effortless required quite a bit of effort. But lately, something feels different.

Lifestyle

  • Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film Reflecting on the Cultural Impact of Brat

    The Brat era is over, yet its cultural impact carries on. Music, Fashion, Film explores Charli xcx’s evolution while reflecting on her most influential era. 

  • Column: Why is Modern Dating so Complicated?

    Romance is dying, or at least changing. With the rise of technology, there has been a shift in the dating landscape. Singles are prioritizing meeting others through online dating platforms, and the organic meet-cute story is disappearing. Dating used to be fun and exciting, but now it has become an ordeal. 

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