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Fashion Look of the Week

Running late for class, I bumped in Jordan Dinwiddie. Jordan, a junior and Public Relations major fro Chicago was also running late for class, but I had to get a picture of her royal blue maxi skirt. When I asked her where she got it from, I was blown away when she said her entire outfit (including her amazing necklace) was from varies thrift stores all over the city. The softness of the skirt and the hardnest of the leather jacket pull together an effortless look. It just goes to show that you don’t have to break the bank to keep up with fashion!
by. Nya Jones

 

VS Fashion Show

Victoria’s Secret’s Fashion Show gets bigger every year and last night was no different! The angles hit the runway in custom Izquierdo Studio over the top costumes and VS langerie. This year’s show had the most African American Model’s the company has seen in years. Joan Smalls, Anais Mali, Chanel Iman, Emanuela de Paula and Lais Riberiro are just few of the Black Beauties that graced the runway. Even though it is a fashion show, most people tuned in to see the performances, as Kanye performed Stronger & N*ggas in Paris with Jay-z later in the show, and an always colorful Nicki Minaj closed the show with Super Base. I can’t wait to see what VS has in store for next year because this show set the bar pretty high!

by. Nya Jones


GQ Man of The Year Issue
 
With eleven number 1 solo albums, an amazing collaboration album with Kanye West, the Watch the Throne Tour in full effect, and a baby on the way, its no suprise that Jay-z is GQ’s man of the year. In the acticle, Jay talks about what working with Kanye is like, and why he and wife Beyonce decided to break their baby news at the VMAs. On a more personal level, Jay-z opens up on how watching his father walk out of his life scarred him and how it will impact the way he raises his children.
  
Jay-z isn’t the only one getting shine in these issue. New comer Frank Ocean was named Rookie of The Year by GQ. It was only back in February that Frank Ocean dropped his mixtape/album Nostalgia/Ultra on his Tumblr. Frank had a sound that the indusrty was missing. Songs like “Novacane” “Swim Good” and “We All Try” got him the attention he wanted and it led him to working with Beyonce, Kanye, and Man of the Year Jay-z. Frank has definitely had a great year. Check out his interview below and you can pick up your copy of the issue in the Bookstore on 624 S. Michigan Avenue.
 by. Nya Jones

Rihanna’s First Collection
 
Rihanna, who is the face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, is teaming up with the brand for her fashion line. Vogue UK reports that the pop-regggae superstar’s line includes leather bicker jackets, destressed jeans, graphic tees and lingerie. There is no word if Rihanna actually took part in the design process or if the line is just inspired by her either way you can expect these items in stores before Christmas.
by. Nya Jones

Fashion Look of the Week


Samantha

Heading to class I ran into Samantha and instantly fell in love with her belted red chiffon dress. Her Urban Outfitters hat & bag and vintage african necklace and oxford shoes added the perfect twist to her look. When asked to describe her style in one word the Fashion Business major from Chicago responded “Two-face. One day its girly lace the next day its leather and chains”

Fashion Look of the Week

Sitting outside of class on Michigan Avenue I saw Whitney and her high waisted oxblood flare pants caught my eye. The Chicago native matched her bold pants with a simple black v-neck and a fitted blazer. With a long necklace, a few bangles and small pearl earrings her look is tied together perfectly. Sunglasses, cream bag and iPod in hand, Whitney is ready to face her Broadcast Journalism class in style.

What is fashion to you? “Its a way of expression…telling someone about yourself without talking to them”

-Nya Jones