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Giorgio Armani's Final Collection: A Legacy Solidified
By Anna Kate Mereness Edited by Taylor Morgan Glimmers / @tetelesta iiiiii on Pinterest On September 2, 2025, the fashion industry was stripped of an icon. Less than a month later, legendary models quite literally suited up for Giorgio’s final collection. In the very city he helped define, Armani’s Spring/Summer Collection debuted in Milan Fashion Week. Hundreds of new suits and dresses were donned on the catwalk, though there were undoubtedly undertones of Armani’s entire,
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Oct 222 min read


The Power of Color in Fashion
By Paulina Adams Edited by Taylor Morgan Jan Lucas / @janfavatilucas on Pinterest Have you ever been told, "That's your color!" Or found yourself naturally gravitating toward a shade that makes you feel bright and confident while shopping? The key to crafting your best outfits lies in understanding your intuitive sense of which colors truly flatter you. While silhouette, fit and composition are important, making a real statement goes beyond that. It’s about intentionally usin
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Oct 222 min read


A Rebrand: The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025
By Sylvia Eastman Edited by Taylor Morgan VICTORIA'S SECRET / @victoriassecret on Instagram Ever since its first runway show in 1995 at the Plaza Hotel, Victoria’s Secret has placed a special spotlight on undergarments, turning them into a fashion statement rather than just everyday wear. The brand reimagined the concept of undergarments in the late 1990s and early 2000s, empowering women to feel more confident not just in their clothes but also in what they wear underneath.
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Oct 212 min read


Who is Acquired Style?
By Maggie Carey Edited by Taylor Morgan Asjbaztan / @asjbaztan on Pinterest Within the great city of New York, there is a large community of influencers who are all intertwined with each other in their own aspects. Out of the many, Brigette Pheloung, better known as Acquired Style, is on the rise. With almost 930,000 followers on Instagram and another 1.6 million on TikTok , she is making her way up in the world of lifestyle and fashion influencers. Brigette Pheloung was bo
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Oct 202 min read


Birthday Party Themes for the Autumn-born Host
By Emerson Driscoll Edited by Taylor Morgan After a long summer, the fall season is back, and with it comes many more birthdays, including my own. Recently, my mission has been to find the best birthday theme, specifically one attuned to the season, and after seeing so many summer birthday ideas that I loved, I knew I had to find a theme for myself that gave me the same excitement. Autumn emulates all the feels we know and love: the cool, smoky air, the golden leaves, spices
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Oct 204 min read


Taylor Swift: Closing the Curtain on her Life of a Showgirl
By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan If you’ve been anywhere on the internet in the past two weeks, you know that Taylor Swift released a new album. The 12-track album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” was met with love and adoration as well as disappointment and judgment. As Swift says herself, “haters gonna hate.” Stephen Mease / UNSPLASH After too many streams to count over the past two weeks, I have concluded for myself that this album is perfect and exactly what I had
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Oct 203 min read


Falling into October: Fashion, Flavor and Spice
By Tayler Nowak Edited by Taylor Morgan As much-anticipated chilly mornings and pumpkin spice lattes take over, so does the prime month of fall fashion. So, how can we add some flavor and spice to our October looks? With bold colors and a diversity of flavors this year, there’s a lot to choose from. Which styles are you falling into this October? The Bold and Maximalist ennwho / @ennwho on Pinterest Brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada are featuring pops of red in their fal
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Oct 162 min read


UPinion: We Have Lost Individuality as a Society
By Sophia Masi Edited by Taylor Morgan Our opinions, personal style, habits and the way we go about life make us who we are. Our thoughts as individuals keep us unique and create a sense of self that is different from the person next to us. Our society brings us together and lets us share thoughts and opinions, but where’s the line between our society and ourselves? I think that line has blurred far too much recently. This is not to say that we shouldn’t lean into trends or
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Oct 163 min read


Falling for the Illusion of Reinvention
By Harper Sabin Edited by Taylor Morgan The arrival of fall invites us to start fresh—new clothes, routines and habits, beauty products, you name it. However, in the midst of our chaotic lives and persistent overconsumption of media, have we ever stopped to question why we romanticize the idea of change so much? Are we striving toward genuine growth, or something that pop culture and large industries have trained us to crave? Seasonal shifts have long signaled a cultural urg
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Oct 162 min read


"The Favors" and "The Dream"
By Lauren Hotchkiss Edited by Taylor Morgan Muriel Margaret / @wearethefavors and @worldfamousmuriel on Instagram The artists FINNEAS and Ashe both stand out on their own. Individually, they have achieved success through their solo pop careers, with FINNEAS producing and co-writing alongside his sister, Billie Eilish. The two stars have collaborated before, once for Ashe’s 2019 hit “Moral of the Story” and again in 2021 for “Till Forever Falls Apart.” With the recognition th
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Oct 152 min read


A How-To Guide on Dressing Uniquely
By Leah Hoffman Edited by Taylor Morgan Like most girls on Miami University’s campus, I have a big bucket full of going-out tops, an overflowing mix of sparkly, leather and slinky pieces. It’s one of my prized possessions, but I had a serious grievance with at least half the clothes in there until now. I hated walking into the bars matching three other girls in the same cheetah top. Cute in girl code, but I wanted my own style, and now I want to help you find yours. The best
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Oct 152 min read


Lola Blankets: High Fashion Comfort With a Cause
By Caroline Albert Edited by Taylor Morgan LOLA BLANKETS / @lolablankets on Instagram Lola Blankets debuted the first-ever blanket runway show on September 13 for this year's New York Fashion Week. The show displayed their best-selling blankets as well as their winter collection: Heaven on Earth. The collection had a combination of light and dark neutral earth tones. From snowy white to charcoal grey to earthy green, the winter collection's color palette lives up to its na
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Oct 152 min read


The Phenomenon of "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
By Abby Thompson Edited by Taylor Morgan JESSE PERETZ / @ jennyhan and @ jessepooljesse on Instagram If you have been anywhere on the internet the last three or so months, you have probably heard about this show called “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” This summer, the show's third and final season aired, and it catapulted the show into new stratospheres, becoming the top streaming show for Gen Z and Millennial women. Now, what makes this show so appealing? “The Summer I Turn
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Oct 143 min read


Reclaiming and Redefining Femininity
By Paige Auxier Edited by Taylor Morgan I’ve loved Princess Diana for several years, but when asked as to what drives and maintains my admiration for her, I find myself struggling to generate a response. PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES OF ALBERTA/ Unsplash In the past, I’ve chopped it up to her style alone, and while I would consider her to be one of my greatest sources of fashion inspiration, I’m drawn to elements outside of her aesthetic as well. After thinking it over, I determined t
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Oct 143 min read


The Art of Styling on a Budget
By Claire Weston Edited by Taylor Morgan JUNKO NAKASE / Unsplash The pursuit of personal style can be difficult, but the struggle intensifies when you have to do it on a tight budget. We live in a fast-paced world, and the fashion industry mirrors this. Building a closet of clothes you love can be tough, but with the right approach, you can curate your perfect wardrobe on a budget. Before you begin shopping, identify exactly what you need to ensure every purchase has intentio
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Oct 32 min read


Up and Coming Artist: Olivia Dean
By Sylvia Eastman Edited by Taylor Morgan Fenne Joëlle / @Fenne_joelle via Pinterest English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has shown the world what it truly means to be a lovergirl in her latest album, The Art of Loving , taking a cheeky yet flirtatious approach to all aspects of love. From falling deeply in love to heartbreak and the messy in-between, she covers it all. In a recent interview with Andie Kirby of Paper Magazine , Dean explains how some of the album got its
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Oct 32 min read


Frills and Football: A Look into SEC Game Day Fashion
By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan sydney jean / @sydney6392 via Pinterest Fall is football season, and it is no secret that the SEC takes their football seriously, on and off the field. For many, sacks and touchdowns are not the only important aspects of a college game day. College game day outfits serve as a unique way to show school spirit, while also expressing personality. All the hallmarks of southern charm are taken up a notch, with polished and preppy looks tha
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Oct 12 min read


Your Aesthetic Purchase Is Good For Your Mental Health
By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan GIRL WITH RED HAT / Unsplash When living in dorms or small apartments, it can be very easy to let our space get cluttered. For so many years, I found myself thinking, “I’m a college student, of course my room is messy.” What I didn’t realize was how much this was affecting my mental health. Once I started adding a little effort, fresh flowers on my desk and a bit of organization, it completely changed how I felt in my space. Sudden
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Oct 12 min read


Lollapalooza 2025: A Guide From A Chicago Native
By Sylvia Eastman SYLVIA EASTMAN / UP Blog Writer Every summer during the first weekend of August, suburbanites of all ages pack into the...
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May 182 min read


Summer Craft Ideas
By Sydney Mulford annette.tq / @annettetq via Pinterest Tote Bag Decorating A cute tote bag is essential for summer. It can carry...
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May 62 min read
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