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H 85°, L 69°As graduation creeps closer for all of us seniors and summer internships and rĂ©sumĂ© workshops loom on the horizon for Badgers of all ages, the thought of joining the workforce — and dressing accordingly — is a bit intimidating. Considering that I’ve spent a good portion of my college career writing… Read more »
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Recently by Maggie Schafer
Work it for work: dress for success at business
Spring into fresh, dewy styles, faces
Winter was all about covering up. Whether for warmth or aesthetics, fashionable folks found themselves in thick fabrics like wool and velvet, hats on their heads and statement-making makeup on the ladies’ faces. Now, as much as I love my parka and those trusty Doc Martens, spring fever is taking… Read more »
Unique pieces fill ReThreads
You’ve undoubtedly read the witty slogans written on the chalkboard that greets you from outside of ReThreads’ State Street storefront, or gazed at the pair of Marc Jacobs kitten heels that rests peacefully in the window.Chances are you’ve even wandered in there, sifted through racks of gently-used clothing to find… Read more »
Clothing speaks countless words
If you’re anything like me, you hold the conviction that fashion is fun. There’s nothing better than scrolling through the pages of a fashion blog or trying on the uber-expensive, uber-stylish dress that you will never actually buy. But what does fashion actually say? Is it a creative form of… Read more »
Forget haute couture runways: Street style steals show
If you are interested enough in fashion to read this article, chances are you have checked out a street style blog or flipped through pages of fashionable pedestrians in magazines like Elle. Street style has been around as long as fashion itself, and can be reflected in the “wild” fashions… Read more »
Tis the season: Holiday fashion
So, it may be a little early to start talking about the holidays. After all, if Starbucks starts serving their eggnog lattes right after Halloween, why can’t fashionistas get in the spirit too? With holiday parties as an excuse to show off the most festive, luxurious fashions and Santa’s wish… Read more »
Andy Burrows goes from part of ‘Company’ to lead act in new album
Andy Burrows may be better known as the drummer from Razorlight and We Are Scientists, but with his first solo album Company he shows that he has the kicks to step out into the limelight. Despite the lack of attention he received while leading the band I Am Arrows, with… Read more »
Levis, florals, black on black: Bringing the Nineties back
Going home for the weekend, I was excited to show off my new fashion finds to my family, and I walked through my front door wearing a white pair of high-waisted Levi’s capris tucked into a chambray button-up. My mom, who usually showers my outfits with compliments, instead greeted me… Read more »
Ditch the futon: Apartment chic
I will never forget when I first walked into my older cousin’s Mifflin Street bachelor pad as a high-schooler. The filthy living room was crammed with a giant ping pong table, plaid couches spilled stuffing out of the upholstery and posters of scantily clad women lined the walls. This got… Read more »
Get thrifty with these nifty tricks
Walk into a thrift shop and you are likely to feel overwhelmed. Aisle upon aisle of musty youth baseball t-shirts from 2006 and size 17 khakis are bound to scare away any self-respecting fashionista. But then you meet a cute little hipster girl and compliment her denim jacket, only to… Read more »
Head into fall with back-to-school transformational styles
Growing up, each school year invariably started with my mom photographing me and my back to school outfit. Look through our family album and you’ll find a series of pictures of an awkward, backpack-bearing girl at various ages. There’s me going to kindergarten with an alphabet printed dress. Next is… Read more »
Glammed up or grunged out, these go-to looks are gold
We all want to look good. Cool, stylish, pretty — nobody will deny that these adjectives are desirable when it comes to appearance. But we also must ask ourselves: How do we get there? There is of course the “glam” route. Girly and fabulous, it does not deny the effort… Read more »
Isthmus attire: finding Madison’s fashion niche
L.A. beach babe. New York glamour girl. Southern belle. Many cities and regions bring up images of distinct styles, fashionistas and fashionistos who take their locale into account just as much as they do designer names and the newest trends. So doesn’t it make sense that Madison, a city known… Read more »
New androgyny: Bending fashion norms
During the springtime, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of pretty floral dresses and bright girly colors. This color explosion is a welcome departure from the drab of winter, but that ruffled pink mini-dress seems a little been there, done that. That’s when androgyny comes into the picture.… Read more »
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