FEATURES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
trends, you can increase your wardrobe drastically without spending a fortune. Here are a few tips that will allow you to repurpose what’s already in your closet by wearing your summer wardrobe when the weather gets chilly: Add a Cardigan and Belt to Breezy Summer Tops Take strapless tops, tank tops and short sleeved tops into fall by layering with a cardigan. A simple cardigan in black, gray or brown matches with anything, and it’s simple enough that it doesn’t distract from the cuteness of the top underneath. Plus, it’s probably something you already own, and it provides all the coziness and warmth of a sweatshirt. For a very 2011 option, try a cardigan with a lace back or a chunky, oversized cardigan in a bright color with toggles. To avoid looking frumpy, add a waist-cinching belt. Belts look best when worn at the thinnest part of your natural waistline. Thin belts are chic and look great when worn under or over a cardigan. Thicker woven or elastic belts are also simple options. Trendier options are a corset belt or a leather belt tied around the waist rather than buckled.
COURTESY PHOTO UA graduate Bonnie Barton has had her outfits featured in Teen Vogue.
by KELSI FORD Asst. Features Editor
College students are typically broke. They live on Ramen Noodles, flock to shops and restaurants that offer student discounts and often struggle to make ends meet. Living on
a tight budget also means students can’t always afford to purchase the season’s latest trends. But it doesn’t necessarily mean having to sacrifice personal style. By learning to mix the clothes and accessories you already own with a few current
Wear Summer Dresses with Tights, Boots and a Cozy Jacket Keep your legs warm in a short sundress with tights and boots. Solid black tights create a classic look. Colorful solid tights are an easy way to wear color, and they effortlessly brighten up a simple dress. Lace tights, as well as tights printed with small polka dots or hearts, are an updated version of this wardrobe essential. Slouchy suede below-the-
knee boots or leather riding boots in black, gray or brown go with absolutely anything, and they are truly timeless. For added warmth, wear socks or legwarmers over tights and under boots. Just a hint of patterned or colorful socks or legwarmers peeking out of boots looks fun and playful. For maximum warmth, layer on a belted cardigan, sweater or trendy jacket. Thick, oversized sweaters in tribal prints are trendy, and they’re often just as warm as a winter coat. Mixed-material jackets and military styles are also big this fall. Leather bombers and motorcycle jackets are still in style, and trenches and pea coats are always fashionable. Make the Most of Summer Accessories Wearing bright summer necklaces, bracelets and earrings is an effortless way to brighten up dark fall outfits. Pair wedges and opened toed shoes with tights when the weather gets chilly. Even though it’s been regarded as a fashion faux pas for years, wearing socks with wedges and open toed shoes is trendy and can help transition your summer footwear into fall. Wear your summer tops, dresses and accessories with the warmer, classic pieces you already own, and you can create several fashionable fall outfits without spending a dime. Even if you do decide to purchase updated versions of these classics, by mixing them with the clothes and accessories already in your closet, you’ll have a season’s worth of new outfits for very little cost. Being fashionable on a college budget is tough, but with a little bit of money and creativity, stretching your wardrobe
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Lauren is a senior majoring in international relations, journalism and Spanish. She likes traveling, Mexican food and cats. by Lauren Leatherby Features Editor
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Fire Alarm at Humphreys Hall
LOGAN WEBSTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Fayetteville Fire Department showed up at Humphreys Hall Monday night in response to a fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was a student who burnt popcorn in their microwave.
CHACOS from page 5 “I was about to go to Brazil for a mission trip and they are the best shoes to have there,” Delph said. “They are comfy and great for different terrains.” She was not surprised to find that Chacos are an everyday essential for students on the Fayetteville campus, especially with the hilly terrain. “Once you wear them, you realize that they are functional for everything. They are perfect for walking to class and then for hiking. They are extremely multifunctional,” Delph said. Delph even made her own Chaco costume for an Opposites Attract Function. She used cardboard as the sole and fabric to mimic the design of the Chaco. Her date dressed up as a sock. “I was walking after class up a big hill, wearing Chacos, naturally, and I was thinking about how I need to get some single strap Chacos because I want to wear socks with them,” said Delph.
“That’s how I came up with the costume idea: socks and Chacos. And they do attract, that is the best part.” Fayetteville is not the only place where Chacos have become a fad. They are popular on several other college campuses as well. Students can join the Chaco-Sphere on the Chaco website to connect with other Chaco-lovers and share stories, pictures and videos of you in your Chacos. There are pictures of Chaco tans, wedding pictures in Chacos, prom pictures in Chacos and even Chacoshaped Rice Krispie treats. The blog on the Chaco-sphere provides a forum for ‘Chaconians’ to share their experiences with their Chacos. Chacos have become more than just a shoe to Chaconians; they have become a culture. The Chaco-Sphere is a place for people to connect and share their adventures. They also share stories of volunteer work and ask for Chaco, Inc. to help them in their cause. The company is based out of Panonia, Colo. The CEO, Mark Paigen, was a whitewa-
ter rafting guide on the Colorado River in the 1980s when he began making sandals for his fellow guides. As the shoes became more popular and grew in demand, Paigen decided to start the company in 1989. Since then, Chaco, Inc. has become well known for their sturdy outdoor sandals. Chacos also come with a lifetime warranty, making customers fully confident in their design and durability. In Fayetteville, Chacos are sold at at the Pack Rat Outdoor Center and at Tradehome in the Northwest Arkansas Mall. One customer sent in her story of why she loves the customer service at the Chaco Company so much. The Chaco-Sphere posted the letter in their blog as “Hello + Bye from a Chaconian to her sandals.” “This company amazes me. Not only do they have an amazing product that stands up throughout the years and trails, but they stand right by it without question,” the customer wrote. “That’s incredibly hard to find these days and I am very happy to have fallen in love with a product made by such people.”