BY MEGHAN BAEHL, OPINION EDITOR As a lifelong brunette, the color brown and I have always clashed. Brown corduroys? I wish I could rock them. Brown sweaters? Don’t even get me started. Before attending St. Bonaventure University, I never had the color brown in my closet. I even strayed away from brown shoes, which isn’t…
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER This is in no way a smear piece on any other animal prints (unless they are made from actual animal hide, and that is an entire argument on its own), but rather a justification of why cow print is far superior. Animal print, whether you choose to accept it or…
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER This year’s Met Gala called for a theme that pays homage to fashion created in the United States. Like any other Met Gala, the theme is up for interpretation and creativity from Billie Eilish (the youngest co-chair in the MET’s history) cosplaying as the reincarnation of the late Grace Kelly.…
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor A new season brings shifts in fashion trends and new inspiration on what to wear on a day to day basis. There are several fashion trends this spring that can be incorporated into any wardrobe. The fashion capitols of the world – New York City, London and Paris – have…
If there has been one fashion trend that has made headway this past summer, it is the chunky sneaker. However, one sneaker brand has been facing a lot of backlash for their rendition of the “dad shoe.” 2018’s Shoe of the Year, the Fila Disruptor II, has been mocked on the internet for weeks because…
By Jenna Cosentino Staff Writer It’s so hard getting dressed for the day when your weather app says it is 3 degrees outside. We all fall into the trap of throwing on a giant sweatshirt, cozy sweatpants and winter boots. Now, there is nothing wrong with wearing cozy sweats, but you can spice…
By Jenna Cosentino, Staff Writer There is no doubt that St. Patrick’s Day is a well-celebrated holiday in college. With fun on and off-campus activities, there’s plenty to do. If you aren’t Irish or you never celebrated St. Paddy’s Day, you’re in luck. Celebrated this Saturday, the day is filled with people dressed head to…
By Brianna McKnight, Staff Writer We have our favorite season and then our favorite fashion season, because most of the time, they aren’t the same. Even though most people dread the snow and chilly weather, it is prime time for many unique fashion styles. Thigh-high boots have been popular in recent years, especially suede thigh-highs.…
By Jenna Cosentino, Staff Writer Thanksgiving is less than a week away Since the holiday approached this quickly, you probably haven’t thought about what you’re going to wear, if you’re anything like me. Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving the same. Some people might have a giant family dinner at a relative’s house or an intimate family…
By Jenna Cosentino, Staff Writer Duck boots have been all the rage as the go-to fall and winter boots for decades, but have recently made a comeback as Millennials staple boots for the past couple years. During the holidays, it is next to impposible to find a single pair of “bean boots” on the shelves…
As college students, we are always looking to maximize our budget and are all about multi-use items. With colder weather already in full swing, every store you go into will have sweaters and hopefully they are going to be on sale. Lucky for us, Olean has an Old Navy and they are always – and…
When Kayte Malik was finishing up her MBA in 2016 at the University of Notre Dame, she came up with the idea of Dresscode. The idea behind Dresscode is that there is beauty in technology and innovation. Malik said she hopes to erase the stigma that computer science and technology are seen as “nerdy” and…
When it comes to fashion, don’t let a little rain dampen current fashion trends. The rain actually allows people to dress in styles and trends you can’t always wear. There are so many cute outfits that can be worn on a rainy day whether it is cold or warm…
By Jenna Cosentino Staff Writer In college, there comes a time when we stay up late, cram for exams, try to read a whole textbook or just simply opt to binge-watching Netflix. With midterms right around the corner, these nights become more and more frequent. Waking up for 8:30 classes is always a struggle and…
By Brianna McKnight Staff Writer The past couple of weeks have been surprisingly warm, but do we really mind? We are pushing off 2017’s fall fashion trends and saving them for a later date. Instead of putting on warm cozy colors, we are still strutting around rocking the latest color trends of spring and summer.…
By Kaylyn Foody Contributing Writer New York Fashion Week may be over, but the trends we saw on the runway are fresher than ever. We might be broke college kids who cannot buy couture designer fashion, but we can mimic the pros to achieve hot looks that are prime for cold weather. Here are three…
By Jenna Cosentino Staff Writer Fall is in full swing. Well, we all think it is. As soon as Starbucks comes out with their pumpkin spice lattes, fall is on everyone’s mind. Even with the slightest weather change, people break out their favorite cozy sweaters and tall boots. Fall is my favorite season because…
By Brianna McKnight Staff Writer We love shopping, fashion and designers, but we don’t love the prices. Even if you can’t afford the latest Saint Laurent bag you will still spend forty minutes drooling over the newest collection. Prices don’t stop us from dreaming, and they don’t stop us from obsessing. This is why every…
Brianna McKnight Staff Writer Spring showers bring spring dresses! Spring is an amazing time of the year for many reasons. The flowers are in bloom, the weather isn’t usually a problem and everyone seems a little happier. This spark of happiness is a reaction to the clothing that comes back with the start of the…
By Brianna McKnight Staff Writer Now that winter is coming to an end —, for real this time, it is time to start transitioning your outfits from dull colors and layers to brighter colors and lighter weight clothing. This transition won’t be all that simple. Mostly because Mother Nature loves watching our confused selves adapt…