Fashion - The Temple News

Damaged Goods for pin-up queens

09 October 2007

Any store with the slogan “We are not your mum’s underwear – but quite possibly your grandmum’s!” can’t possibly be boring. They are the Damaged Goods Pin-Up Emporium, and yes, they sell used underwear. It’s

Online shopping offers much more than credit debt

02 October 2007

I recently filled out a survey that asked me to name the Web sites I visit most frequently in my free time. As I pondered the question, I tried to narrow the many sites I

Eco-friendly fashion mixes style and social consciousness

18 September 2007

During the past few years, Philadelphia’s trends in music, art and countless other areas developed almost too quickly to keep track of. One interesting trend in fashion gets better with every wave: eco-friendly clothing. Philly

Trends for the new season: looks and pieces for autumn fashion

18 September 2007

For men and women alike, the overall vibe for the upcoming fall season is “a casual yet dressed up look,” said Marsha Dibona, store manager of South Moon Under. The chain boutique, located at 1731

Fashion faves on Liacouras Walk

11 September 2007

Jennifer Supplee: Law student Jennifer Supplee, a woman who never wears less than two-inch heels, easily tops my list of Temple’s best dressed. Her personal style mantra – to never sacrifice classiness for sexiness –

Metro-chic buys for any budget

28 August 2007 The Temple News

In the country’s sixth-largest city, there are a lot of places to shop. And unfortunately, when I first moved to Philadelphia, I wasted a lot of time in stores that were distasteful, overpriced and devoid

Setting freshman fashion faux pas straight

21 August 2007

Of all the changes and transitions freshmen must make as they begin their college careers, perhaps fashion is not among the top-ranking. As I enter into my second year as a Resident Assistant for freshmen,

Don’t let summer be the cause of a fashion meltdown

10 April 2007 The Temple News

Flowering plants, seasonal allergies and Claritin purchases aren’t the only thing on the rise this spring. So are the fashion trends. Fashion Week and its catwalk displayed the sleekest styles this spring and summer. Before

SIDEWALK Week 5

03 April 2007 The Temple News

A few weeks ago I focused mainly on Temple dudes who were stylin’ on campus, but this week I ventured out in the city and caught some of these cuties on the sidewalks of Philadelphia.

Thrift stores trim the prices, not style

03 April 2007 The Temple News

The old saying “from rags to riches” proves to be terminally true when sweeping a side long glance over thrift store racks in Philadelphia. In certain male circles, second-time-sold clothing stores are looked down upon.