Becoming Hexxa: Chris Castro’s Journey with Drag
Through drag, Castro met Hexxa — the drag queen who helped him radiate confidence and comfort in his own skin.
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Ball-ing on a Budget: Everyday Looks Inspired by the Met Gala
Here are some suggestions on how you can imitate your favorite celebrities’ looks without breaking the bank.
Gen Z’s Dream Mall: Dote
At this busy point in the semester, there’s no time to spend wandering around the Nittany Mall for a formal dress or a new pair of jeans. The popular shopping app Dote knows this and is aiming to be a one-stop shop for digital savvy fashion lovers.
Fast Fashion is Slowing Down
Fast fashion as we know it has revolutionized the fashion industry. This change has not been entirely positive, however, as it has negatively impacted our world socially and environmentally.
The Beaded Bag: The Trend of the Summer
Crochet and knit handbags seem to dominate the beach scene, but the beaded bag is a not-so-new trend. These chic bags have recently been popping up in stores frequented by college students, despite the fact that they can probably also be found in your grandmother’s closet.
21 and Trendy: Bar Outfit Essentials
VALLEY has all the essentials you can get for a night out and even some outfit suggestions for the next time you’re trying to figure out what to wear.
Meet VALLEY’S Spring 2019 Fashion Section Opener: Bre Boeh
Bre Boeh started college at Penn State as a biology major … or as what she calls, a “biology mistake.” Her intense love for art and passion to create inspiring pieces led her to say goodbye to biology at the end of her freshman year.
Four Ways to Style Silk Scarves This Summer
Although it’s easy to throw on a sundress, skirt or jean shorts every day, if you’re looking for a way to take any outfit to the next level, the silk scarf trend will be perfect this summer season.
Spring Streetwear Styles
As the weather warms up, so should your wardrobe. Take springtime as an opportunity to ditch the black parka and flex your fashion sense that has been hibernating all winter.
Formal Fashion – Where to Find Your Perfect Dress
State College isn’t exactly in the most ideal location for fashionistas and avid shoppers, but there are a few stores in the area that can help when it comes to shopping for formal.
5 Ways to Style a Slip Dress for Spring
A good slip dress is like the perfect pair of jeans: they are the foundation of a good outfit. Once you’ve secured your perfect slip, all that’s left to do is build off of them. With the warm weather slowly approaching, this 90s staple will be your new favorite piece.
Sex and the City Inspired Outfits
Are you more of a Carrie or a Samantha? Or, are you a Miranda or a Charlotte?
5 fashionable movies from the 90s that are still relevant today
While today’s generation of college kids may not have extensive memories of the 90s, we can all appreciate the movies that bring us back to the decade that inspired, or maybe even created, the trends we still see today.
The Scoop on Popular Online Shopping Sites
VALLEY knows online shopping is a must in a place like State College where there aren’t a lot of in-person shopping options.
Louis Vuitton X Michael Jackson Controversy
With inspiration drawn from global superstar Michael Jackson, Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Virgil Abloh presented his second menswear collection on January 17 in Paris; This latest collection received the highest reviews from critics and industry insiders.
Do Students at Other Colleges Dress Like Us?
Have you ever wondered how people dress at other colleges? VALLEY asked students at other schools to describe their go-to campus clothing.
10 Fingers, 7 Rings
We’re taking 7 Rings literally and bringing YOU seven of the chicest rings on the market.
Wardrobe Not Feeling Inspired?
Instagram and Pinterest are great snapshots of current trends, but they can sometimes feel overwhelming with the sheer amount of ways to style and the ways different influencers style them. Reading up on blogs, websites and books can give you some background knowledge that will allow you to bend and twist current trends to your own personal style.
Spring Break Fashion: This Year’s Most Popular Destinations
No matter where you are traveling to for spring break, knowing what’s in style wherever you are going can make packing and choosing what to wear that much easier.
With Love From Karl: A Timeline of the Designer’s Most Memorable Moments
Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, it was announced that arguably one of fashion’s most influential designers had passed away in Paris at the age of 85.