By Teal Garth Have you ever constructed the perfect outfit in your head, then you actually put it on and it just doesn’t add up? The feeling that your outfit is missing something that you just can’t put your finger on is frustrating to say the least, but we’re here to help. The key is to think about the details of your ensemble, otherwise known … Continue reading The Power is in The Details
In building our print issue of Orange and Blue Magazine, we have chosen to feature brands and vendors that ebb against the grain of traditional manufacturing and retail models. Although advertising campaigns from large-scale brands may seem enticing with their exceptionally cheap prices this season, it is important to consider how our purchasing behaviors affect the environment, the people behind the manufacturing processes and … Continue reading Wild About Shopping: Cyber-Monday Deals for Conscious Consumers
By Mike Llerena With the end of “No-Shave November” merely a week away, I thought it’d be appropriate to pay tribute to the best celebrity facial hair. Be warned, this list is completely subjective and totally biased. 1. Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) Nick Offerman’s portrayal of “Parks and Recreation” character Ron Swanson is nothing short of amazing– almost as amazing as Swanson’s mustache. Between his … Continue reading Fashion Friday: Best Celebrity Facial Hair
By Tova Miller With the holiday season around the corner, it is important to have a few signature pieces to help you feel confident at any kind of holiday soirée. Black Friday is the perfect time to find these pieces, especially when you are a college student on a tight holiday budget. ** Note: You probably do not want to use all these accessories in … Continue reading Fashion Friday: Black Friday Accessory Deals
By Karina Cuevas We’ve got quite a bit of time until the start of finals (thank goodness!), except I’m still freaking out about one thing: finding the perfect dress for graduation. The thought of a commencement in the early hours of a winter morning kind of gives me the chills — literally. But, nonetheless, here’s a jumpstart to finding the best dress for your graduation … Continue reading Fashion Friday: The Search For the Perfect Graduation Dress
By Alexandria Ugarte ‘Tis the season to wear boots, ladies. And we all know it’s a fairly short season around these parts, so we have to make the most of the little fall season – ahem, slightly cooler version of summer – mother nature bestows upon us. I personally own two pairs of boots that I wear more often than is probably socially acceptable during … Continue reading Fashion Friday: These Boots Were Made for Walking
By Phillip Heilman Well, another proud season of Florida football is soon coming to an end. Better get your party hats and kegs ready as all of Gainesville celebrates another national title. See, who even needs Urban Meyer? Not the Gators. Wait, what? Florida isn’t even going to make a bowl game? What the hell happened to Will Muschamp’s team. This is an outrage. Well, … Continue reading Fashion Friday: Best and Worst Florida Gators Jerseys
By Ben Paikowsky So I used to think it was normal to not be able to see anything or read anything more than 15 feet away. Then, after a couple missed appointments, I went to the eye doctor. Long story short: glasses were needed, and my eyes were finally open. For a couple years, I had the most typical glasses available. I don’t even know … Continue reading Fashion Friday: Glasses for a Cause
