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Frightening fashion statements on Halloween

By REGINA STUZIN | Oct. 29, 2008

I am a true believer in the Mean Girls Halloween philosophy: "Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything about it." I don't normally condone dressing like a whore, but on Halloween, anything goes. Halloween is the time to be something you're not, so if you want to dress up as a sexy nun or a sexy nurse, go ahead. No one has the right to judge you on that night.

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A Gainesville clubbing clothes critique

By REGINA STUZIN | Oct. 22, 2008

The Gainesville club scene is not my favorite crowd. I'm much more of a small, pretentious boutique club girl myself, but my loving friends and roommates have dragged me out to my share of Gainesville clubs, and I have not been impressed by what I've seen. Maybe it's because my taste in going-out attire is just different than most, but some of the outfits I've seen out on Friday and Saturday nights in Gainesville are beyond wretched. In my tradition of trying to better the taste of the Gainesville population, I'll describe some outfits I don't think you should wear out.

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Fake fashion faux pas

By REGINA STUZIN | Oct. 15, 2008

Last week I wrote about the fashion rules that you can (and probably should) break, especially in Florida. This week, I'm writing about the rules that you can bend. I emphasize the word bend because if you break them, you could end up looking like a hot fashion mess, but if you bend them the right way, you could break new fashion ground.

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Don't be a fashion 'don't'

By REGINA STUZIN | Oct. 8, 2008

I'll bet your mother told you a lot of things when she was teaching you how to dress: Don't wear white after Labor Day, match your shoes to your purse, wear everything in moderation. But did it ever occur to you that maybe your mom was wrong? Well, not wrong so much as dated. Mom grew up in another time period all together. And grandma? Doubly true. So I think it's time to go back, reanalyze those cardinal fashion sins and decide which ones need to be cast aside.

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A diplomatic wardrobe

By REGINA STUZIN | Oct. 1, 2008

If you ask my friends, they'll be the first to tell you that I'm definitely not a politically active person. My knowledge of the presidential candidates is shallower than a kiddie pool, but with the shambles our nation is in, I thought it would behoove me to catch Friday night's debates. After all, what better way to learn about our potential future presidents than watching them civilly duke it out on national television?

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Fashion on the avenue

By REGINA STUZIN | Sep. 24, 2008

Your first date with someone is incredibly important. It determines the outcome of the relationship. They say first impressions are everything, and hopefully your first date ends well with no walk of shame (see last week's article).

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Fedora hat takes over fashion world

By ASHLEY ROSS | Sep. 17, 2008

If you're having a bad-hair day, in need of a cover-up for the orange dye that won't wash out of your hair from last week's game or just looking to put a little Humphrey Bogart in your life, the fedora hat is coming back in style more than ever.

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Local stores tell Gainesville what not to wear

By ASHLEY ROSS | Sep. 10, 2008

Local stores tell Gainesville what not to wear

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Style in The Swamp

By ASHLEY ROSS | Sep. 3, 2008

Don't lie. You know all summer long, the second an orange or blue article of clothing caught your eye, you were nearly required to buy it. Football season is back, ladies and gentlemen, and it's time to whip out your game day attire. Urban Meyer's whiteout didn't quite succeed â€" for more reasons than multiple see-through sundresses after the first quarter downpour â€" and at the Florida vs Hawaii game, orange and blue still reigned as the dominant colors in the Swamp. Sadly, I witnessed far too many fashion faux pas. So, to clear up some game day fashion confusion, here are some do's and don'ts.

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Students guide to interview style

By REGINA STUZIN | Sep. 3, 2008

Some people may think college is just a holding tank of fun before entering the real world, but it's actually much more than that. It's a time to figure out what we want to do with our lives and see where we want to plant our feet. In order to figure that out, we all have to endure the dreaded interview process.

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Shape up for fall fashion, and toss the shapeless shirts

By REGINA STUZIN | Aug. 27, 2008

Ah, back to school. Remember the days when going back to school meant buying a whole new wardrobe? Returning for another academic year was the perfect reason to go shopping and your perfect excuse for spending money. "It's for school next year" seemed to be one of the few replies that parents actually accepted. In college, it's like no one even cares.

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Avoid these freshman fashion pitfalls

By STEPHANIE GRANADA | Aug. 17, 2008

Fresh meat.

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Maintain style and cash with thrifty shopping

By STEPHANIE GRANADA | Aug. 6, 2008

I want to tell you a secret.

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Wardrobe staples make fashion fun and stress–free

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 30, 2008

To my avid readers and fashionistas: I have loved the opportunity to share my fashion tips with you each week, and I hope you gained some valuable insight into this summer's fashions. This will be my last article because in just a few short days I will be graduating and embarking on the next chapter in my life. Before I go, I want to share with you some of my key fashion staples. Let's call it Em's Guide to Summer Style.

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Find the perfect hat to fit your summer style

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 23, 2008

With temperatures hitting the 90s most days this summer, a hat might just become your new best friend. This season, hats are not just meant to be worn poolside. They can add a touch of style to any ensemble and, most importantly, protect your face from the summer's harsh rays.

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Laser hair removal good option for guys and girls

By TINA WOLFAND | July 16, 2008

One of the greatest hassles for both women and men has always been the removal of unwanted hair. Men shave their beards, and some wax their backs, while women diligently shave nearly everywhere else on a daily basis.

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Experiment with daring nail polish shades this season

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 16, 2008

Week after week, you have heard me preach about bold colors for summer, and this season's nail shades are no different. Think of the colors you would use to highlight bold terms in your textbook. For those of you who like to keep the bright colors on your toes only, you are in luck, because white nail polishes are also in for summer.

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Rain or shine, look divine with these weatherproof tips

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 9, 2008

Summer B is officially under way and unfortunately, so are the afternoon thunderstorms.

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Go bold with accessories

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 2, 2008

Think pink, do blue, be seen in green and say hello to yellow. This summer's shoes and purses are all about vibrant colors.

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Beat the summer heat with comfortable smock dresses

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | June 11, 2008

The times have changed, and we girls should be grateful. In 1958, women at UF were finally permitted to wear Bermuda shorts as long as they were not a disruption to class. According to a Tampa Tribune article published in April, faculty members could ban females from class if they felt their shorts were a distraction.