According to Elle Magazine, the new look of the season is stars – accessories, shirts, dresses and more. And I have to say, I’m LOVING it. It is the perfect shape to spice up any print or look. If they aren’t overdone with too much sparkle, stars can look very mature and elegant. The tankContinue reading “Starry-eyed over this look”
Monthly Archives: March 2011
One spring trend isn’t all that
This spring’s trend that I love to hate is horizontal stripes. And boy do I hate em’. Now those who know me and have seen my closet are fully aware that I have always adored anything nautical. That style is always in for me; in fact, half of my closet is navy. However, this spring’sContinue reading “One spring trend isn’t all that”
Professor helps bring back some smiles
Author’s note: This story also appeared in the Feb. 16, 2011 issue of The Daily Iowan, you can check it out there as well. When Sandra Daack-Hirsch hopped on a west-bound plane in 1994, she didn’t know what to expect. When she landed in the Philippines, she found a group of islands filled with familiesContinue reading “Professor helps bring back some smiles”
Mr. President, let the tax cuts go
The president’s decision to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy last fall was the biggest fiscal blow that the middle class has experienced in recent times. President Barack Obama’s deal with Republican lawmakers was unpaid for and will cost the government $858 billion. The tax cuts and unemployment benefits extension will not doContinue reading “Mr. President, let the tax cuts go”
Who wore it better – Nicky Hilton and Jamie King
So last Friday, Nicky Hilton and Jamie King pulled a Samantha and Miley ala Sex and the City 2, showing up to a French Connection event in the same dress. So the question all over the web has been: who wore it better? Hilton takes this one easily, pairing the mini with a waist flatteringContinue reading “Who wore it better – Nicky Hilton and Jamie King”
Iowa City resident devoted to baseball, family
84-year-old Mary Villhauer does not like to be alone and at the City Park baseball diamonds, she’s never had to be. Mary Villhauer and her husband Howard, who passed away in 2007, joined the Iowa City Boys Baseball organization in 1960. Since then, the league has grown quite a bit from 16 teams with twoContinue reading “Iowa City resident devoted to baseball, family”
Brittney Bellows seeks diversity in Iowa City
Author’s note: This story also appeared on Feb. 21, 2011 on HerCampus.com’s University of Iowa Chapter. You can check that out here. Bellows and her host sister in Jordan University of Iowa senior Brittney Bellows sees cultural diversity all over campus, no matter what the city’s demographics say. The 21-year-old political science major spends aContinue reading “Brittney Bellows seeks diversity in Iowa City”
Oscar Fashion: What worked
Author’s note: This post also appeared on March 1, 2011 on HerCampus.com’s University of Iowa Chapter. You can check that out here. Watching the red carpet coverage of the Academy Awards is always a blast for any college fashionista. The 2011 ceremony was filled with gorgeous gowns that appealed to a multitude of tastes. EachContinue reading “Oscar Fashion: What worked”
Relationship ready?
Authour’s note: This piece also appeared on Feb. 6, 2011 on HerCampus.com’s University of Iowa Chapter. You can check that out here. For women it seems like they’re everywhere. Couples walking down the Pedestrian Mall holding hands or cuddling on the Pentacrest, causing one of two reactions: longing or disgust. If you’re one of theContinue reading “Relationship ready?”
Brynne Schweigel 