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Eau Claire thrift shopping

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Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
February 21, 2013

On a tight budget? Like fashion that can be a little unconventional? Like to donate? With nine thrift shops just a short bus ride away from campus, unconventional, cheap and feel-good fashion can be yours. The Eau Claire area thrift stores offer opportunities for great fashion, as well as a possibility... Read more »

A crash course in collegiate dressing

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Courtney Kueppers, Copy Editor
January 27, 2013

“What should I wear to class tomorrow?” are words I’ve uttered a million and a half times thus far this school year. As a first year student on campus I’ve been faced with the dilemma of what to wear to class…what’s acceptable? What’s the norm? And how does it differ from what I wore just... Read more »

Fashioned In: College Sewing Tips

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Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
January 23, 2013

You have an interview for that job you’ve been coveting when a button pops off your shirt. You only have few moments left before the interview, so you can’t run back home and change. There’s three options that you can do: go into that interview with feigned confidence, hoping that your potential... Read more »

UWEC Style Profile: BMB

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Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 27, 2012

For the Blugold Marching Band, Homecoming is a chance to show off their talent and uniforms. Sophomore Paige Gelling, tenor saxophonist in the BMB. Senior Bryan Kujawa and sophomore Paige Gelling have their own unique style off the field and a unifying style in their uniforms. Kujawa is a drum major... Read more »

UWEC Style Profile: Senior Kelsey Dery

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Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
September 13, 2012

When the weather is boiling on the first day of classes, what do students wear? It’s common to see students dressed down in shorts and a t-shirt to stay cool. But Kelsey Dery, a senior geography major, kept cool in Davies Center, dressed in a feminine sleeveless blouse, skinny jeans and Chaco sandals. Dery... Read more »

Blugold spring fashion

Cal McNeil
April 5, 2012

Now that the campus mall is free of any kind of tree coverage, it’s a lot easier to people watch when walking to and from classes.  As we jump into spring, hemlines are rising and coats are being shed, revealing a group of truly fashionable Blugolds. Study these outfits and be inspired to break out... Read more »

Off the rack: spring break

Cal McNeil
March 7, 2012

If you’re like me, you will be spending your spring break in the Midwest snuggling up the fire, watching endless amounts of movies and hyperventilating because of the highly anticipated Hunger Games movie premiere (which comes out near the end of spring break). If you are cooler than I am — which... Read more »

Off the rack (Feb. 23, 2012)

Cal McNeil
February 23, 2012

In the fashion industry, the major trends of each season usually hit the coasts of the United States within months of their release and slowly trickle inland over the next year. This means the average person in the Midwest will pick up on the trends of this spring at least a year from now. To keep you... Read more »

Off the rack: campus conscious clothing

Cal McNeil
February 6, 2012

Presenting yourself on campus: Waking up and making yourself presentable for 8 a.m. class may seem like the hardest thing to do. Although it may mean that you need to wake up 15 minutes earlier than usual, putting more thought into what you are going to wear is important. The Midwest is definitely not... Read more »

Off the rack

Cal McNeil
January 27, 2012

The beginning of the semester is upon us and unfortunately Mother Nature has finally decided to drop real Wisconsin weather as we come out of our month-long hibernation and back to our busy schedules. After an unusually warm November and December icy sidewalks, frigid temperatures, and gusty winds are... Read more »