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Contestants on stage at this year's Beauty in Color pageant.

Beauty in Color: A Showcase of Black Beauty

SRodriguez October 10, 2016

The feeling of beauty and worth are commodities that every human being should have access to. Going out into the world and having this sense of self-worth is more powerful than some may think. This feeling...

Ageless. Photo Credit: Meredith Thurman

New Threads: Colorado and Metro Denver Become More Fashionable Than Ever

Skyler Richardson April 20, 2016

303 Magazine, a local metro-area style and culture magazine, held the Spring 2016 Denver Fashion Weekend for five nights at City Hall downtown, officially sponsored by Schomp Automotive of Denver. Since...

A model for national brand Georgine prepares to walk in the final set of the evening.

Denver Fashion Weekend: Night 3

Lexi Elio April 15, 2016

Last weekend, Colorado’s fashion gurus and newcomers alike celebrated Denver Fashion Weekend. The show was hosted by 303 Magazine and Schomp Automotive and held at the City Hall Night Club in Denver....

the legs of two people in skirts

The Fashion Industry’s Warped Perspective of Plus-Size Women

Alexa Minter April 11, 2016

We live in a world that is constantly telling people they’re not good enough, that they need to lose weight, and that they need to change their bodies to be considered normal. This narrative begins in...

CSU "Elemental" Fashion Triumph

CSU “Elemental” Fashion Triumph

Skyler Richardson April 8, 2016

    The students of the Design and Merchandising program at Colorado State University put together a riveting and consequential fashion show on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Fort Collins Lincoln...

models getting fitted in the dressing room

Live From the Lincoln Center: The Road To Elemental

Alexa Phillips March 31, 2016

Each year, the graduates of the apparel production program at CSU put together their capstone collection to present in a fashion show at The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. The show happens each spring,...

Jasmine Winfrey demonstrates one of the poses she utilizes during class. Winfrey models regularly for the art department at CSU.

Nude Modeling Helps Strengthen Body Confidence

Lexi Elio March 2, 2016

Modeling seems like a walk in the park. What could be better than getting paid to sit for three hours? In the studio setting of ART 136, Introduction to Figure Drawing, there's a catch — models are...

MAC Collaborates with Fresh Faces in Music for New Collection

MAC Collaborates with Fresh Faces in Music for New Collection

Alexa Minter February 23, 2016

On March 17, MAC Cosmetics will introduce a new collection called Future Forward. Future Forward combines the love of music and makeup into one futuristic line of cosmetics. MAC joined forces with some...

Photo courtesy of instagram.com/kiehls.

‘Zoolander’ Returns With Even More Ridiculous Antics

Alexa Minter February 17, 2016

Last Friday, our favorite male models returned to the big screen. Derek Zoolander and Hansel have returned to the catwalk after 15 years to bring us another comedy about male models who are still questioning...

How to turn your room into a sanctuary

How to Turn Your Room Into a Sanctuary

Rachael E. Worthington February 4, 2016

College students are notorious for being stressed, which is why relaxing is an important skill for students to learn during school. Creating a comfortable study and sleep environment is the first step...

The Local Athletix team at their booth at the LA Fit Expo. The expo took place Jan. 22-24. Photo courtesy of Local Athletix.

Student-Created Athletic Apparel Company Makes Waves in California

James Cao February 3, 2016

The first week back of spring semester, a majority of students prepared themselves for the school year by buying books, going to class and planning out their tentative schedule. Two students that have...

Change of a Dress Owners looking at rack of clothes

Changing the Ways of Consignment

Sarah Hansen February 2, 2016

When people think of consignment shops, they think of rows and rows of disorganized disaster. They think of low quality, overused clothing that is not up to date with today’s trends. However, a local...

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