Category: Fashion
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Upcycling puts a unique twist on wardrobe
BY STEFAN LEE Does the desire to be on trend with the latest fashions without spending endless amounts of cash or dressing identical to the masses of H&M- and Zara-clad bodies sound appealing? Unsure exactly how to master this feat? Enter upcycling. Upcycling, or repurposing is the act of taking old clothes and transforming them…
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The do’s and don’ts of dressing dogs
BY COURTNEY BLOK Dogs wearing clothing used to seem far fetched, like something just for Paris Hilton and her chihuahua. But now the world of fashion has spread out to furry friends belonging to everyday people. Along with this trend have come opposing opinions on whether dogs actually need clothing. So should your dog be…
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Does your shirt hang low?
BY STEFAN LEE Listen up gents: Does your shirt hang low Does it wobble to and fro Can you tie it in a knot Can you tie it in a bow Can you throw it over your shoulder Like a continental soldier Does your shirt hang low? If men wearing longer shirts down…
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Jeans: A look at fashion’s most prevalent staple
STORY BY STEFAN LEE Though fashion is constantly changing, one thing remains consistent – its obsession with jeans. Jeans as we know them today began in 1873, when Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented their button fly. Since then, jeans have gone through a major shift. While first starting out as a “must-have” for factory…
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Raising the “Ugly Bar” This Christmas
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN A visit to your grandmother’s closet, followed by a quick trip to the dollar store for gaudy decorations and super glue, was once the only way to create an ugly Christmas sweater for the holidays. But when the trend re-emerged around 2001, retailers started to pick up on the next big…
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Sisterhood of the travelling pant sizes
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN It was while browsing the ring selection at Pandora last week that I first found myself feeling segregated from the average sizes of society. Sure, there’s the awkward stage when a woman may no longer be able to shop at Garage, but who would ever think about being too big for…
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Halloween DIY could make or break the bank
STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Halloween costumes come in all kinds of styles, sizes and colours, but they also come at different price points. It can be hard to find a costume you love with the money you have, so some students have started constructing their costumes by DIY. Melissa James, 18, has started using DIY…
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One man’s trash is another’s thrifted treasure
STORY BY STEFAN LEE Picture yourself in a land of colour-coordinated wonder, but the rainbow is one you can touch. When you do, it’s not Skittles, (like the ads might suggest), but a variety of textures, from soft cotton, to harsh wool. No, you’re not in a fantasy -you’re at the thrift shop. Aisles of…
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Sheridan’s got style
BY JEANYLYN LOPEZ The Sheridan Sun asked students to post their most fashionable winter outfits on Instagram with #TheSheridanSun. Here’s our winner! [statigram_widget] [box style=”rounded”]More from The Sheridan Sun [unordered_list style=”arrow”] Fashionistas wanted! [/unordered_list] [/box]
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Fashionistas wanted!
Calling all fashionistas! The Sheridan Sun wants to see your best outfit. Post to Instagram with #TheSheridanSun. [statigram_widget] [box style=”rounded”]More from The Sheridan Sun [unordered_list style=”arrow”] Sheridan’s got style [/unordered_list] [/box]
