Fashion

Leather is a thriving fashion trend and it doesn’t look like it’s going away any time soon. Celebrities rock it on the red carpet, average college kids wear it on a night out or during the day, and moms wear it in the work place. It’s everywhere.

A fashionable, durable pair of jeans can be a girl’s best friend. They can be used for almost any occasion – a night out with your closest friends, dinner with your boyfriend’s family or even for surviving a long day of classes.

New Years Eve is a big night for everyone. There is a ridiculous amount of planning that goes into picking the venue, which group of friends to go with, and who that lucky person receiving your 12 a.m. kiss will be. New Year’s Eve is an overrated, over-planned, and over-hyped night when it comes down to it.

Socks are to winter what pedicures are to summer: a bright personal touch to complete any outfit. One of Valley’s favorite things about this chilly weather- other than peppermint mocha latte’s from Starbucks and festively decorated downtown, is being able to bundle up in a stylish way.

As we progress through the later years of college, our work experiences become increasingly professional. Though the commitment of real world jobs tends to be frightening, we do get the opportunity to dress the part of serious, hardworking businesswomen.

Fabletics – fabulous athletic wear. Who doesn’t want to look fashionable and stylish while working out? You can say goodbye to those old gym clothes that are not the least bit attractive.

The only other time I’ve ever gone Black Friday shopping was for a family my mother and I took under our wing from her Adopt-a-Family Foundation, and we had a mission—find as many clothes as possible and if we had time, a few awesome toys as well.

One positive aspect of the arctic-like temperatures that State Colleges promises to bring post Thanksgiving break, is the need for cute winter accessories. This season, it’s all about volume and statement pieces, which is exemplified in the winter accessories.

Meet BANGS shoes, a company that combines fashion and humanitarianism. Founder Hannah Davis created the company as an international social enterprise focused on promoting the movement of powerful causes.

Throughout the history of our country, women have tirelessly pursued the fight for equality while continuing to climb the ladder of success – a feat accomplished with a lack of support and backing by our nation, history has shown.

Penn State nightlife seems to have one season – summer. We prowl fratland as if it is 80 degrees in the dead of winter. Sure, we have our frackets to shield us from the tundra that is State College, but are we really being fashionable if we don’t dress for the season?

When it comes to investing in key winter pieces in Happy Valley, we think it’s imperative to purchase a pair of Hunter rain boots to match our long, down North Face winter jackets and yoga pants.

What you wear to the gym doesn’t seem like something that would really take a lot of thought; you’re going to work out, so you’re going to sweat, so you’d probably throw on some clothes you don’t care about and call it a day.

Chunky sweaters are taking over Pinterest boards and clothing racks. These oversized sweaters are so comfy and easy to wear that they have stayed on trend through many seasons now.

As winter is quickly approaching us here in Happy Valley, most college students turn to parkas, yoga pants and Uggs. This winter, don’t let the cold weather put a damper on your style.