HOT BEAUTY TIPS: NO, LITERALLY
Although it may still be somewhat on the horizon, humid late spring and death-hot summer are the best of times and the worst of times, for our complexions. Glowing with sunkissed skin, but suffering through sweat and breakouts? It’s a dilemma, but keep your skin looking beautiful with these pro tips!
STUDY ABROAD PACKING TIPS FROM THE PROS
You're ready to begin your adventure abroad. You’ve booked your tickets, signed up for classes and secured your home stay. All that’s standing between you and your study abroad journey? The greatest obstacle of all: the dreaded packing.
THE WAY OF THE WAX
One afternoon at lunch my sophomore year of high school, my first year in the U.S. after moving from Italy, my friends asked me what I was doing after school. I told them that I had a waxing appointment at a nearby beauty salon. Their reaction was unexpected; they all gaped at me (I...
CURRENTLY STALKING: MICHAEL RÜHL-WOLFE
Despite his endless responsibilities, half-German, half-Canadian Michael Rühl-Wolfe manages to look impeccable everyday and keep a tastefully decorated apartment in downtown Evanston, putting us all to shame.
TRANSPARENT BAGS: YAY OR NAY?
I have a serious problem. I am perpetually late to everything. As much as I try to be punctual, every morning I find myself hopelessly shoveling my keys into a bag that ends up looking like a knockoff of Mary Poppins’ purse.
IT’S SO EASY BEING GREEN
As a sophomore in college I have realized a couple of things. Firstly, the quarter system was invented by the Devil. Secondly, copying and pasting my email on a billion listservs was probably not a good idea. And finally, I own more clothes than all the Kardashians put together. Packing and lugging clothes back and...
UNITY GEARS UP FOR APRIL FASHION SHOW
“Flirty!” screams model head Daniel Flores as models Maria Marquez and Yuchi Chiu practice their runway walk. Immediately, Yuchi’s face transforms as he winks to Maria, who leans back and smiles. Impersonating roles and different emotions is just one of the techniques that the models have been rehearsing, directed by Daniel Flores and Kate Popovec, this...
SPRING 2013 AD CAMPAIGNS
It’s that time of the year again. See the designs you love come to life in the new Spring 2013 Ad Campaigns. Guaranteed to make you pine over flirty spring dresses as you trudge through snow in your winter boots. Here are some of my personal favorites: Loewe: This one was a no-brainer. Anything that...
SONGZA: A NEW WAY TO LISTEN TO MUSIC
As much as I love Pandora, their improbable song matches – seriously, why are you giving me Trey Songz when all I want is to listen to Frank Ocean? – can get quite frustrating at times. Luckily I discovered Songza, a fun new music streaming website full of playlists that cater exactly to your taste...
BLOGGER CRUSH: GALA GONZALEZ
Imagine you’re walking down the street and your biggest girl crush appears from behind the corner. What do you do? Scream like a fan girl? Avert your eyes and continue your own way? I faced that question over winter break when I saw fashion blogger Gala Gonzalez on a street in my Spanish hometown. I...
UNITY FASHION SHOW FALL UPDATE
Every year UNITY strives to bring Northwestern a crazy, fabulous and fun fashion show – and this year is no exception! UNITY just wrapped up model auditions and finalized the group of 26 models that will be part of next year’s show. Many hopeful students showed up to model calls, seeking an opportunity to shine...
MAKEUP TUTORIAL: THE NAKED 2 PALETTE
Given my unhealthy obsession with Urban Decay’s Naked palette, it was only a matter of time before I tried out its sequel, the Naked 2, equipped with twelve brand new eye shadows. I have mixed feelings about the palette, though. Although the colors are beautiful and highly pigmented, there’s a bit too much shine for...
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