Thrifting Tactics

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Spotting the quality rags 1. Study up. As your career as a thrift store shopper progresses, you’ll learn which local shops are best for what you’re looking for. For example, if you’re looking for sweaters, you’ll generally find the best prices at the Deseret Industries in Provo. But if a new pair of shoes is […]

To Bling or Not To Bling

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Don’t be caught underdressed this fall season because current fashion is all about the bling! Fall Fashion Week in New York City was resplendent with simple styles in neutral colors emphasizing the accessories: bright bags, chunky jewelry and oversized belts. Whether you are going out for a night on the town or just heading to […]

Candy Isn’t the only corn there is for Halloween

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s about that time again where everyone is out shopping for costumes, candy and, most importantly, a good scare. Kendall and Josie Schmidt, the owners of the Crazy Corn Maze in West Jordan, have spent the last ten years making sure that this time of year can be special for everyone. Along with a few new […]

Wild Rumpus

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Perhaps, like some, you nearly cried in childish delight when you saw the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are earlier this year. Perhaps you’ve sat through the crooning and crowing all year about Wolverine this, Terminator Salvation that, while impatiently awaiting for a certain book adaptation to finally be released. You will not be […]

Where does it come from?

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Discovering the origins of modern fashion HEAD SCARVES Wearing a head scarf can mean many things to many people. Often worn as a fashion statement or for warmth they have had and still do have various meanings. For example; a red or scarlet headscarf was worn by women aligning themselves with Bolshevism in times of […]

Fits sew right

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes There are individuals who are satisfied with seeing their same American Eagle/ Hollister-clad selves mirrored in fellow students passing in the hall, and then there are those searching for something more. Attention individuality seekers: the power is in your own two hands, and one of your feet – the one that pushes the pedal on […]

Vintage and Vanity

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 4 minutes These local boutiques offer an alternative shopping experience Flower Basket Boutique Clientele: Women: Clothing and accessories, Men: Flowers (for your significant other) Location: 409 N. University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 Hours: Monday- Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Web site: www.provoflowerbasket.net Description: The Flower Basket Boutique can be found in one of Provo’s old historic homes. […]

Galliano was my love muppet.

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Ello all you fashion-forward lot. A few years ago I was doing the rounds at the Milan, Paris and London fashion scenes. My friends Matina, La Lemmah and I became a part of Galliano’s inner fashion circle. He gave us fashion focus projects so that he could be informed and on the cutting edge of […]

Of apples and hourglasses

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 6 minutes Unfortunately, none of us are perfect. Even the hottest models out there get Photo Shopped. We all have things about our bodies that we hate, but there are ways to play up your best features and make the bad ones not as noticeable. By following these simple tips you can learn how to compliment your […]

Unusual and unnerving spots in Utah County

October 27, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Faces peering from behind the curtains. Shadows lurking around the corner. Footsteps on abnormally creaky stairs. A ghastly (and perhaps exhilarating) feeling that this place may, indeed, be haunted. Utah County cannot boast being home to any world famous catacombs or ancient castles once housed by a Count Dracula (or a Count Chocula for that […]