“Fancy Nancy” Core
Fancy Nancy is the protagonist of the “Fancy Nancy” series, a children’s book collection, written by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. In…
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Indigenous Designers to Know
November is Native American Heritage Month and if you’re looking to refresh your closet (and your mind) with some new names, VALLEY has you covered!…
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Reinventing the Ballet Flat
The ballet flat has come back with vengeance. They have become a new staple for both a business casual outfit as well as a way…
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The Seven-Point Rule
Fashion is a powerful form of self-expression, shaping how others perceive you from the very first glance. Sure, it’s easy to pull on a basic…
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No One Likes A Copy-Cat
As babies, most twins are forced to wear matching outfits so “twinning” is a universal phenomenon. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are an iconic set of…
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A Sexy Secret: Lingerie
A pop of red lace or black detailed undergarments hiding under our everyday clothes can feel like an exciting secret from everyone else. Lingerie resembles…
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The French Contrast Level Makeup Theory
For those who have never learned how to do every step of a full makeup routine, where to start in learning can be difficult to…
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The Rise And Fall Of The Backpack
While walking around State College on the way to class, you may have noticed the decreasing popularity of backpacks among students and the rising trend…
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The Chrome Hearts Kids
Tough freedom, bold bravery and risky, raunchy, rich creativity are just some of the words you could use to describe what the Chrome Hearts brand embodies. …
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The Child Star to Adult Artist Pipeline
Earlier this year, dancer and social media star Jojo Siwa released the song “Karma,” and captured the world’s attention. Only, it probably was not in…
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Hair, Makeup and Outfit: The Perfect Order
With makeup scattered across the desk, piles of clothes thrown about and blaring pregame music, getting ready for a night out can be hectic. Getting…
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The Fashion Effect
Fashion plays a key role in shaping how we perceive and feel about ourselves. It’s not just about looks: it’s a form of self-expression that…
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Where Fashion Meets a Healthier Lifestyle
This summer, TikTok saw the rise of a style that perfectly aligned with the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic. With everyone loving this aesthetic and trying to…
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Dress to Impress
Whether you’re heading to an interview, career fair, a networking event or starting a new internship, understanding the difference between business casual and business professional…
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The Frights of Fashion
Horror movies are made to scare. The gore, the jump scares, everything. It’s all designed to incite fear. However, not all terror in horror movies…
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Leather and Girlhood: A Timeless Love Story
There is something irresistibly nostalgic about a well-loved leather jacket or a perfectly worn-in pair of boots. They are not just fashion staples—they are pieces…
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Want it, Need it: Bags of the Fall
A new season means new collections for designer stores. Every year, there seems to be one style of bags that seem to dominate the other….
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The Subversive Subcultures of Alternative Fashion
Conforming. What is that, exactly? Often, society sets an unspoken standard for us — a template we should follow when it comes to our behavior…
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The 2025 Met Gala Theme
The Met Gala’s 2024 theme, “Sleeping Beauty: Reawakening Fashion,” featured archival outfits and nods to historical fashion moments. The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its…
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Not Just Your Grandma’s Blanket Anymore
Oftentimes, the word quilt makes one think of an old blanket. One neatly folded in the hallway closet, only to be taken out on the…
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