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Vintage vendors to hold 2nd Northport market March 3

Alexandra Ellsworth February 28, 2013

On a sunny December Sunday, just a little off the beaten path in Northport, Ala., around 30 artists, collectors and vintage aficionados gathered under a small pavilion to sell their wares and bring a little...

Clashing patterns, white after Labor Day, mixing metals now acceptable in fashion world

Becky Robinson February 25, 2013

There are a lot of old wives’ tales and myths everyone’s heard. You shouldn’t go swimming right after eating, hold your breath when driving by a cemetery, if you drop a fork, company’s coming...

Leather, sheer fabrics sure to stay trendy this spring

Abbey Crain February 19, 2013

Finally, it’s time again to reference the spring 2013 fashion shows from months past and begin to rethink and restock your sleepy winter wardrobe. I’ll start off with two trends I can almost guarantee...

For last weeks of winter, move away from extravagant patterns, textures

Abbey Crain February 13, 2013

These past couple of months, I have decided to take on a fun little style experiment. My wardrobe is usually drenched in a plethora of patterns and textures, but I have experienced a fashion cleansing...

Leather, lace emerge from Fashion Week

Becky Robinson February 11, 2013

As the nefarious blizzard Nemo descends on the Northeast, New York Fashion Week draws to a close. We’ve already learned about the electric neons, the tribal prints and the black and white graphics, but...

Affordable NY Fashion Week alternatives

Becky Robinson February 7, 2013

New York Fashion Week is in full swing. While most of us broke college students can’t afford a $1,200 Marc Jacobs blazer, we can all take home and modify the trends. One major trend seen in the shows...

Fashion show offers students valuable experience

Amanda Gold February 6, 2013

When most people think of Birmingham, Ala., fashion isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. But for some college students across the state, Birmingham is home to one of the biggest events...

Fashion Inc. provides students opportunities to intern, design

Hannah Widener February 5, 2013

For the members of the club Fashion Inc., fashion is not just a job but a way of life. These future fashionistas are not hitting the streets to find their next look but instead surfing the net on the hunt...

Learn to dress outside usual fashion comfort zones ‘without apprehension’

Abbey Crain February 4, 2013

In the fashion world, anything goes and nothing is off limits. In my time spent here at the Capstone, I haven’t noticed much affection paid to the whimsical nature that fashion often inspires. With...

‘1-for-1’ concept seen outside shoes

Becky Robinson January 28, 2013

Backpacks have been synonymous with school days and homework for countless decades. Now the backpack has teamed up with another fan-favorite: charity. New York couple Scot Tatelman and his wife, Jacqueline...

Stealing men’s fashion ideas for female wardrobe creates edgy, comfortable outfits

Abbey Crain January 22, 2013

With books purchased and spring break plans budgeted, students may not be prepared to spend a fortune on new clothes. One fun and easy way to spruce up your wardrobe without spending money is stealing—from...

Do’s and don’ts of leather skinnies trend

Becky Robinson January 14, 2013

Over winter break, I took it upon myself to get some shopping in before returning to campus for spring semester. I was browsing through H&M at home in Huntsville, Ala., – not a surprise – and at the...