Trending for Trayvon: Hoodies

03/27/12 22:51 PM

by Kian Hervey, khervey@smu.edu, @YesWeKian The killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has the American public in outrage. Rallies and memorials happening across the nation have adopted hoodies as a symbol of protest, honoring the black hoodie Trayvon wore the day he was murdered. SMU students rallied in protest Monday on campus, donning their hoodies in an array of colors. The message? It doesn't matter what color, we all deserve justice. Your favorite Victoria Secret hoodie or Oakley hoodie has potential to mean more than a breezy day outside. Wear it proud. Wear it well. Wear it for Trayvon. ...

iStyleSMU: Seeing Red

03/07/12 16:59 PM

by Kian Hervey, khervey@smu.edu, @YesWeKian Bright yellow, hot pink, and awesome orange define the summer color palette. But this summer, imagine seeing red- and not from sunburns. Pair a red blazer with polka dots, black or white, or another vivid color to add some spice to your summer/spring life. J Crew's Madewell, Urban Outfitters, and Nordstrom have various options that can help you or your favorite guy make your own red blazer splash. ...

Spring Sheen: Highlighters

03/05/12 18:47 PM

by Grace Davis, gdavis@smu.edu, @GraceVDavis, stylewgrace.com   I can almost smell the salty-tinge of the ocean and the cool crunch of sand under my feet coming my way very shortly for spring break.  Obviously, I cannot wait. Sometimes, really most of the time, I want to get that beautiful sun-kissed glow that accompanies a beach vacay. One way to achieve that, in addition to brushing bronzer across your cheekbones, is with a highlighter. If the highlighter is a liquid, tap a small dot onto your ring finger and rub it in right below your temple.  If it is powder, swipe your index finger across the palette and smooth it upwards from the apple of your cheek to your temple. Be warned: Don’t use too much or you’ll look like a fourth grader who...

Runway Recap

03/03/12 12:29 PM

by Ashley Wali, anwali@smu.edu, @AshleyNicolaW With all of the hype of Fall ’12, Spring Fashion Week may seems like ages ago. But it’s time to recall the gloss of the fashion world as we look to the top trends of SS 2012 for inspiration. Here are the top five most wearable trends to get you thinking about spring! Athletic While we’ve seen the classic varsity jacket countless times on the runway, the latest take on sportswear isn’t quite as literal. Stretch fabrics, laser-cut mesh, and jersey are all updated with a sleeker and lighter feel for spring. The athletic trend was seen on the runways of Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Rag & Bone. Rock this comfy cool trend with sleek track pants, racer back dresses, and edgy hoodies. Wear this trend with...