Month: May 2016

Stage-Inspired Fashion: The Will Rogers Follies

From the costumes to the set, from the words of the script to the movements of the actors, everything on stage tells a story. Stage-Inspired Fashion explores ways to add a little dramatic flair to your style.This year’s Easter Bonnet Competition, a weekend of special 

Hautelinks: Week of 5/5/16

Really the only link you need this week — Met Gala arrivals!And here’s what the stars wore to the Met Gala after parties.And while we’re talking Met Gala, we have to talk about Claire Danes, the one person who totally nailed the theme.Why Lizzie McGuire 

Movie Inspiration: Fashion Inspired by Pulp Fiction

Despite my love for pop culture, I’m the first to admit that the list of beloved “pop culture-y” films I’ve watched is somewhat spotty. For example, I’ve never seen Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Jaws, Jurassic Park, The Godfather, The Matrix, or The Big Lebowski, but I 

Why You Should Ditch Email and Chat If You Want to Be More Productive At Work

Why You Should Ditch Email and Chat If You Want to Be More Productive At Work

Email and chat are not good for a modern team to be productive, but not everyone has realised this yet. Here’re the key reasons why emails and chats don’t work so well nowadays. 1. Email communication is inefficient in a team Do you know that the 

3 Fashion Essentials from My Semester Abroad

Hello America! You look good! It’s been awhile.This weekend, I returned home from a semester in Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg is a small city near the boarder of Germany. It’s the epitome of charming, with hundreds of years of history in each building, winding stone streets, 

Science Says Unfinished Things Attract/Disturb You Because Your Brain Remembers Them Better

Science Says Unfinished Things Attract/Disturb You Because Your Brain Remembers Them Better

Recall a time when you were put under a lot of stress about finishing a task. Every day it went unfinished it would be a constant distraction in your head. This feeling of having slight (or crippling) anxiety of unfinished business is called The Zeigarnik 

An Interesting Way To Organize Playlists That You’ve Never Imagined

An Interesting Way To Organize Playlists That You’ve Never Imagined

Playlists can be a playful way to connect different genres of music together. A great playlist can help explain a certain cycle of life or a specific mood. Thus, organizing a playlist around a specific mood is a healthy and charming way to sit back 

Book-Inspired Fashion: The Inkheart Series

Some children/young adult series can stay in your heart far past childhood. For me, the Inkheart trilogy is one such series. Packed with adventure, magic, and larger-than-life characters trying to find their ways in the world, the series maintains and fills out an original, entertaining 

Store Spotlight: Francesca's

Francesca’s opened their first boutique in Houston, Texas in 1999, but is now a chain retailer with locations across the country. The store prides itself on having a collection of eclectic, trendy items. Merchandise at Francesca’s changes almost daily, so there is always an opportunity 

Looks on Campus: Julia – University of California, Santa Cruz

I ran into Julia on her way to class and noticed her cute and perfectly put together outfit. From her red lips to her cobalt and red dress, her look was clean and sophisticated with a bright, distinct pattern. Although she told me she barely