by Brynn Watkins | Sep 16, 2011 | News Slider
Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee. Style even appears at Lipscomb University. These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style. name: B L I S S F O S T E R year: senior style: format mockery/homeless chic inspirations: Lookbook.nu Arcade Fire 1. button down shirt – vintage ralph lauren 2. blue jeans – platos closet 3. neck tie – thrift store in colorado name: J E N N I D O L F I E year: freshman style: shoe addicted gypsy inspirations: vintage different eras patterns 1. high waisted shorts – urban outfitters 2. top – goodwill 3. sweater – vintage 4. tights – a gift 5. ankle boots – a gift name: S E T H L Y K I N S year: freshman style: eccentric/ laid back / variable inspirations: The Satorialist Harry Potter Prada 1.button up shirt – vintage 2. jeans – hand me down 3. slip on sneakers – marti and liz name: J A L E C C A Y A N C Y year: junior style: exotic / funky / bohemian inspiration: soul...
by Brynn Watkins | Sep 6, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
I step off the subway at 79th street. I take in the smell of fresh coffee and another New York morning. The streets are overrun with color , sounds and rhythmic patterns. New York is , undoubtedly, a fashion Mecca. I’ve seen enough style since I arrived to last me two lifetimes.I’ve seen fashion trends splashed across the sidewalks of New York like a Jackson Pollock painting – fresh and active. Who am I and what am I doing in New York City? I am a Lipscomb student doing an internship. In this column I’ll be sharing a glimpse into the fashion world. Today I’m in New York. I’m visually digesting the “Big Apple”. The following are trends I notice. Spectacles Sometimes it’s fun to be a nerd. It can be a very rogue option – like you’re in disguise. Fakes or just real life necessity spectacles are coming back. Large lenses with statement frames are the best bet. Try rocking a pair and you will be looking like a born and bred New Yorker in no time. Long Skirts Skirts have grown significantly. It is now fashion rather then foe to have a skirt that grazes the ground. Fashion is taking a turn back to the ethereal Victorian era by pursuing a modest option. Pull out that boho skirt from five seasons ago. The circle of fashion has resurrected it. Go forth and be modest, just don’t trip over your fashion statement. Grungy Cutoffs Here’s where fashion takes a crafty turn. This next fashion statement has a bit of a D.I.Y (do it yourself) spirit . Take those...
