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THE AVENUE | FASHION

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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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.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

“Sex and the City” finishes with style

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | June 4, 2008

The premiere of "Sex and the City" on Friday night brought out Gainesville's most devoted fans, and some even dressed the part. I wanted to get really carried away and dress in a pink leotard and pink tutu, which Sarah Jessica Parker dons in the show's opening sequence, but my roommates thought that was taking it a little too far.

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Classic over trendy a safe bet for summer swimwear

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | May 28, 2008

This summer, beaches all over the world will feature all kinds of swimsuits: itsy-bitsy ones, tankini versions and yes, even the cut-away. The cut-away suit, also known as the "monokini," is a trend that I will undoubtedly avoid this summer.

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Summer brings new hair trends

By EMILIE WILLIAMS | May 21, 2008

Rihanna cut hers short. Katie Holmes and her daughter sport matching looks, and Lauren Conrad wore one in just about every episode of "The Hills" last season. You guessed it girls: I am talking about this summer's fiercest hairstyles - the pixie cut, the bi-level bob and the side French braid.