Fall fashions bring style alterations
Elizabeth Moss, Staff Writer
September 5, 2012
Fashion trends are usually determined by the big names in the business such as Alexander Wang, Proenza Shouler and Marc Jacobs. But at Santa Monica College, where the beach is on the horizon, backgrounds are diverse, and students are often on a budget, style cannot always be categorized. “You... Read more »
Vintage fashions on a student budget
Karolin Axelsson, Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
With the increasing popularity of vintage clothing, accessories and shoes, many secondhand shops have become more expensive, leaving students in search of stores that sell good-quality garments at affordable prices. Ali Vasiloff, store manager at Buffalo Exchange in Santa Monica, believes that buying... Read more »
The power of pink
Roger Morante
November 2, 2011
Pink adds element of flair to SMC football In the world of sports, people may wonder why athletes wore so much pink during the month of October. While football presents the most obvious example, the idea translates to other sports. Divers are seen in pink Speedos, swimmers with pink swimming caps,... Read more »
US poverty highest level in 50 years
Zoie Matthew, with additional reporting by Michelle Ponder
September 30, 2011
When Mila Wuryee, a Santa Monica College student, came to the United States in 2005 with her six-year-old son she already had a Bachelor’s degree in fashion design from her home country of Russia. Wuryee had produced and shown a line of clothing and was working towards a law degree on the side. Prospects... Read more »
Fashion’s Night Out, charity in style
Valerie Serrano
September 16, 2011
Fashionistas from New York to Tokyo gathered on Sept. 8 for a night of major retail therapy to celebrate the third annual Fashion’s Night Out. This trendy atmosphere could also be felt in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica at the Santa Monica Place on 3rd and Broadway. The two fashion shows being... Read more »
SMC students impress at L.A. Mode Fashion Show
Nikki Edenedo, Staff Writer
June 1, 2011
The Santa Monica College fashion students featured a stunning collection of tasteful garments at the 27th annual LA Mode fashion show on May 19. Guests began pouring into the California Market Center auditorium shortly before the start of the show at 7 p.m. Past the antique double-wooden doors, popular... Read more »
Runway Our Way – Successorize
Vienna Urias & Alexis Bishop, Fashion Experts
April 6, 2011
Take those tights off from underneath your favorite distressed jean shorts, bare those tanned legs, and voila! You’re ready for spring. Often, though, the most essential item to any outfit, winter or spring, is an accessory. As the winter coats come off, you can begin to adorn yourself in a... Read more »
Runway Our Way – Color Poppin’
Vienna Urias & Alexis Bishop, Fashion Experts and Vienna Urias & Alexis Bishop, Fashion Experts
March 28, 2011
Spring is definitely in the air. You can’t help but smell jasmine, roses and dew when you step outside in the mornings. And of course you’re stepping out in your best beginning of spring wear- your whites and bright colors. Absolutely nothing screams spring more than a simple but chic... Read more »
Runway Our Way – Spring Fashion
Vienna Urias & Alexis Bishop, Fashion Experts
March 22, 2011
Imagine putting on those sparkly Jimmy Choos straight out of the box from Saks Fifth Avenue. Now imagine zipping up the classic little black dress from Chanel. Tres chic and tres expensive. Someday I hope to buy a pair of $700 shoes, but as a full time (poor) student I haven’t had the guts to spend... Read more »
Runway Our Way – High Waists and Crop Tops
Vienna Urias & Alexis Bishop, Fashion Experts
March 22, 2011
It’s time for a lesson in the history of fashion, my dears; fashion is changing, style is timeless. Trends that were once popular always come back with a modern twist. No matter the trend, no matter the time, what truly defines style is the individual. This week we wanted to discuss crop tops and... Read more »
