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Fashion

Streetwear: A Fashionable Faux Pas

By Morayo Ogunbayo

Fashion, like many other parts of the culture at large, tends to be cyclical. Trends and brands whose heydays were long passed can come back…

Fashion

The Shows Shaping Our Style

By Kristine Wang

With the new age of streaming, a seemingly infinite amount of shows are accessible with the click of a button (but not without a monthly…

Beauty & Health

Lift and Tint: An Alternative to Lash Extensions

By Bianca Alvarez

2019 was filled with glitz and glam, with one main focus: eyes. The Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé were among numerous A-list stars to undergo…

Fashion

Are Low-Cut Jeans On The Rise?

By Maddie McDougal

Time and time again it has become obvious: fashion is a cycle. A trend from the 80’s that fashion idols swore by is mocked by…

Fashion

Accessories, Accessories, Accessories

By Nicole Rogosky

From gold hoops to silk scarfs, accessories are something that can truly make your outfit feel complete.

Fashion

Back to School Style Guide: Five Fall Trends To Follow

By Madeline McCabe

Now that we’re finally back to Happy Valley, it’s time to look at the season’s latest trends for some back-to-school inspo. These five trends will help make your fall semester one full of style.

Self-Improvement

In theory, self-care is a great concept — it simply means taking care of yourself. However, like most concepts that become popularized by social media, self-care has evolved into an Instagramable, trendy movement, shifting it away from looking inward and taking care of yourself physically, emotionally and mentally.

Fashion

Tattoos: A Permanent Accessory

By Madison Sunderlin

One permanent accessory has become quite popular, especially among young people — tattoos.

Beauty & Health

Less is More: The Skincare Diet

By Mary Joyce

When it comes to the crazy amount of dieting trends and lifestyles that are popular today, we’ve heard just about all of it — but what about a diet that focuses specifically on keeping what’s on the outside healthy?

Fashion

Fast Fashion is Slowing Down

By Catie Gore

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.

Beauty & Health

Debunking Popular Health Foods

By Carmen DiPippo

Avocado toast, smoothie bowls and green juices all have one thing in common: they are popular “health” foods that have become increasingly trendy over the past couple of years.

Fashion

The Beaded Bag: The Trend of the Summer

By Hannah Bingham

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.

Fashion

Spring Streetwear Styles

By Olivia Rueger

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.

Fashion

5 fashionable movies from the 90s that are still relevant today

By Hannah Bingham

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.

Beauty & Health

Spilling the Tea on Health Drinks

By Hannah Bingham

We can all probably agree that a can of sugary soda or a bottle of sweet tea isn’t the healthiest thing for your body. However, can…

Fashion

Wardrobe Not Feeling Inspired?

By Hannah Bingham

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.

Beauty & Health

Kombucha…what is it?

By Maddie Winter

Though a big trend on the shelves of grocery stores today, it’s surprising that kombucha has actually been around for thousands of years. But what is it, and what can it actually do for you? VALLEY is here to clear up any kombucha confusion you may be having.

Fashion

Striving Toward Sustainable Shopping

By Maddie Winter

As a college student with low funds, it can be easy to fall into the trap of choosing quantity over quality, but VALLEY has a few tips for some fast fashion fixes.