Clothes-minded—March 11, 2008

By Allison Cassing / March 10, 2008

The Internet is an amazing thing. So is the fact that when my wireless connection is being flaky, I can feel the void immediately. I am disconnected and in need of updates from all my bookmarked locales. Just as in real life, my Internet life is made up of a high percentage of fashion. My...

Clothes-Minded—March 4, 2008

By Allison Cassing / March 3, 2008

About this time last year, I was editing my wardrobe into a fashionable spring collection for my quarter abroad in Paris. As with most travel, I wanted to have enough and then some (one underpacking experience and you forever overcompensate), but I was hoping to be able to manage my suitcases on my own upon...

Clothes-Minded—February 26, 2008

By Allison Cassing / February 25, 2008

Betsey Johnson’s fall 2008 collection started out with a fitted ensemble accessorized with a black beret and scarf that made me want to channel the beatnik look ASAP. With skinny black jeans, a turtleneck, and a beret, I was feeling pretty groovy and only wished I could find some bongo players to provide the soundtrack....

Clothes-minded—February 19, 2008

By Allison Cassing / February 19, 2008

When John Edwards got his haircut for $400, we all heard about it. But if he let his hair go wild, à la Jack Sparrow, there would be a big hoopla as well. How can we entrust power to someone who can’t even take care of his own follicles? A candidate’s clothes can have the...

Clothes-minded—February 12, 2008

By Allison Cassing / February 11, 2008

There are many things in life I really love. But sometimes the objects of my affection can make life difficult. Case in point: yellow and high heels. Yellow is a cheerful color I am actively attempting to infuse into my everyday. However, in the apparel portion of my existence, the canary hue is proving difficult...

Clothes-Minded—February 5, 2008

By Allison Cassing / February 5, 2008

Dressing for business can be risky. Looking too informal can be harmful to your office image, and while not everyone is expected to wear suits every day (especially if you’re interning), it is generally not acceptable to wear leggings and a tunic to the office. Whether you’re getting ready for an interview, summer internship, or...

Clothes-Minded—January 15, 2008

By Allison Cassing / January 15, 2008

After shopping for gifts and indulging in the post-holiday sales, it’s no surprise that your pocketbook is noticeably lighter. Unfortunately, for many of us, that shopping bug doesn’t disappear after New Year’s Eve. Lucky for the style enthusiasts, many designers have teamed up with Target to create affordable lines while still delivering their signature looks....

Clothes-minded—November 27, 2007

By Allison Cassing / November 27, 2007

It is better to give than receive. Or so we’re often told. Especially around the holidays, this do-gooder mantra is chanted often. In ways of style advice, whether ’tis better to give or receive really depends on who you are. If you are eternally chic, it would be a sin not to give. However, if...

Clothes-minded—November 20, 2007

By Allison Cassing / November 20, 2007

More often than not, by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, the weather has snapped. It’s cold and blustery, snow is on the ground or on its way, and your transitional fall coat just doesn’t cut it in the warmth department anymore. Now comes the crucial decision—do you pull out last year’s outerwear from winter storage...

Clothes-minded—November 13, 2007

By Allison Cassing / November 12, 2007

How does Armani come to be Armani? Prada to be Prada? You have to have vision, skill, and a little bit of luck. If you get set on the right track from the starting line and are fueled by passion and persistence, entrance into the influential fashion circle can’t be too far off. It seems,...

Clothes-minded—November 6, 2007

By Allison Cassing / November 5, 2007

“Look, something shiny!” It’s a sentence sure to create a distraction. There’s just something about the reflection of light that we can’t seem to get enough of. Who could ever pay attention in spelling class when taking notes in glitter pen? And what better way to spruce up a lackluster outfit than with a bit...

Clothes-minded—October 30, 2007

By Allison Cassing / October 29, 2007

’Tis the season for runway shows, fa(ll) la la la la! In the past weeks, editors have been jetting to and from major fashion capitals, attending show after show of dazzling spring 2008 collections. Following closely on the heels of spring will be spring couture, followed by next year’s ready-to-wear resort and fall couture collections....

Clothes-minded—October 23, 2007

By Allison Cassing / October 22, 2007

One way to pass time on campus is to try to guess the majors of people walking past. Since the situation is asymmetrical (they know and you don’t), you have to look for clues. But how, you may ask, can a once-over tell me about someone’s major? It’s expected that sometime in your future you...

Clothes-minded—October 16, 2007

By Allison Cassing / October 15, 2007

To become a successful designer nowadays you have to do more than design great pieces—you need to be a personality. More and more, the designers who once only ran in the fashion circle are breaking into the mainstream and becoming part of the generally iconic. From the other direction, we’re seeing loads of celebrities who...

Clothes-minded—October 9, 2007

By Allison Cassing / October 8, 2007

The Devil Wears Prada may have suggested that the fashion world churns out clones of polished, well coiffed fashionistas, but in truth the industry thrives on eccentrics. The Voguette and the University of Chicago student are not as different from each other as one may think: Neither is a stranger to the quirky, and both...