16 Holiday Classics to Watch All Season Long
One of the best parts of the holiday season is taking the opportunity to curl up on the couch in your favorite pajamas and watch a holiday class with your family and friends. December is fleeting, which means the time is now to grab your fuzzy socks, text your friends, and set your TV to one of these 16 holiday classics.
17 Brands You Didn’t Know About
During the holiday season, it can feel comfortable to resort to shopping or exploring brands that we know and love. Consistency is relaxing and venturing outside the box can feel stressful or uneasy. Luckily for you, we have compiled a list of 17 new brands that you might not know about to expand your knowledge and help you branch out for your holiday shopping.
Square Spotlight: Sarah Bonifant
Sarah Bonifant, a sophomore from Arkansas, has used her love for fashion and her experience in retail to become an inspiration for others. Her spunky, feminine style has developed into a representation of her personality. With potential aspirations of creating fabrics and clothes, Bonifant is a name to remember for her style.
18 Holiday Gifts for Him
Finding the perfect gift for your father, boyfriend, brother, or whoever that special guy in your life is can be challenging. Men appreciate different things than women, but it is not always as challenging as you may think. The key to any gift-giving is to understand what the person’s interests are, and the same rule applies to men. Below is a foolproof gift guide that is guaranteed to put a smile on his face this holiday season, no matter who it is.
19 Holiday Gifts for Her
Whether the woman you are shopping for this holiday season is a minimalist, trendsetter, or your adventurous bestie, she deserves to have a chic gift under the tree. We have compiled a list of go-to, thoughtful gifts that are sure to leave her in awe because you purchased a gift that makes her—and her style—feel appreciated.
20 Stocking Stuffers to Give This Year
There is nothing better than pulling goodies out of a stocking like it is Mary Poppins’ bottomless bag. For the 20th day of Christmas, we are giving you 20 ideas for stocking stuffers, perfect for filling stockings and hearts this holiday season.
22 Ways to Support Local Businesses in Oxford
It’s easy to default to the convenience of Amazon, Starbucks, and Target when you are looking for quick solutions to everyday wants. The holiday season seems to make life feel as if it is flying by faster than usual, so these quick fixes become more tempting as Christmas Day gets closer. Here are 22 ways to support local businesses in Oxford as our snow globe town radiates peace, quiet, and the Christmas spirit through the New Year.
23 Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has it All
Holiday shopping can be such a daunting task, but shopping for that person in your life who already seems to have it all can feel like an impossible feat. With a little out-of-the-box thinking you can be the one to give that special person their favorite gift of the season. Here are 23 gift ideas to can make that happen!
24 Songs to Dance Around the Fireplace To
The holiday season brings about many cheerful traditions to help people celebrate—one of them being Christmas music. I have compiled Christmas songs that every genre and generation will grow to love as December comes and goes. Here are 24 songs to dance around the fireplace to as you countdown with us for the 25 Days of Square!
25 Gift Ideas: UM Square Magazine 2021 Gift Guide
To kick off our 25 Days of Square here at UM Square Magazine, we have curated the ultimate gift guide to use as you begin your holiday shopping. Enjoy this selection of unique gifts, perfect for anyone on your list!
The Best 2021 Black Friday Sales in Oxford
Black Friday, one of the most anticipated days of sales during the year, is right around the corner. After enjoying turkey and stuffing on Thursday night, shoppers will head out during all hours of the day on Friday to take advantage of Black Friday Sales. In Oxford, stores around the Square will be participating in Black Friday sales this coming week and we want to encourage our readers to shop local this holiday season and support businesses in Oxford.
How to Stay the Night in Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment
Anyone who loves Sex and the City has most likely dreamt of what it would be like to live the life of the show’s main character, Carrie Bradshaw, a fashion icon and norm-breaker. Airbnb teamed up with the new HBO Max show, And Just Like That… to recreate Carrie’s infamous apartment, with the help of Sarah Jessica Parker.
Square Spotlight: Gracie Hampton
Since falling in love with Ole Miss while strolling through the Grove, Gracie Hampton, a senior from St. Louis, Missouri, has spent her days in Oxford, Mississippi enjoying the beauty it has to offer in style. Hampton’s keen eye for style has continued to grow at an exponential rate ever since her weekly routine of planning her outfits for local concerts kickstarted her love for fashion during her sophomore year of high school.
Where Are They Now? with Leah Jackson
Scrolling through TikTok, you might have come across a video or two of @leahlouuu styling her followers for events or showing her outfit of the day. @Leahlouuu, or Leah Jackson, is a recent Ole Miss alumna who has found fame on TikTok with 77k followers and about 8,000 followers on Instagram @xoleahjackson. Jackson recently moved back to the Nashville area to pursue her career as an influencer while also working for a social media company. According to Jackson, she has always been intrigued by fashion.
The Hot Girl Walk: Why It Works and Why You Need to Do It
Physical wellness involves more than just looking good. Wellness is holistic, and rounding out our wellness requires effort on the mental and emotional fronts. It can be challenging to find a way to realistically care for ourselves while working, studying, and maintaining a social life.
What I Spent in a Week
As an out of state college student with rent, gas, groceries, and many other expenses to account for, my online-shopping obsessed self has had to budget for just about everything this year. In order to keep my closet refreshed and my self confidence up I make sure to leave extra room for all things fashion and beauty within my monthly budget. Below are purchases I have made—and not made—to keep myself on track and accountable.
To All the Books I’ve Loved Before
As a child, having a book read to me was both a selfless display of affection and a way to bolster my hungry imagination. Now, while I grapple with adulthood, books have offered a similar comfort. The older I become, the more I realize that I know close to nothing. Yet, for all my unknowing, there is always a lesson from a book to circle back to. I have gathered the top three books (plus favorite quotes) to which I would like to express my indebtedness, all of which are available for purchase locally in Oxford through small businesses and bookstores.
Maximizing Your Potential
Society has approached a significant shift in how we look at ourselves in the mirror. Social media and Zoom calls provide an unprecedented amount of face-to-face time with ourselves and each other daily that allow us to get an up-close look at all of the increasingly prevalent ways in which the world is changing before us.
What’s in My Cart: October 2021
Living in a small college town with limited boutiques to frequent, I find myself constantly scrolling online, searching for new pieces to add to my closet and my makeup drawer. With the weather beginning to cool down, my eyes have been drawn to warmer pieces to add to my collection for the fall. Here are the top five things I have recently been eager to purchase.
Oxford Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ markets may bring up images of springtime in full bloom, but with the beautiful fall weather in Oxford, farmers’ markets can be enjoyed for much more of the year. Oxford is home to several farmers’ markets that operate in the fall months offering fresh, local produce and artisan goods to the entire community.