The Compass
Thursday September 20, 2001
Fashion Page J
Fashion Seen at ECSU
Adia Keeler
Fashion Editor
NYFASHION626@hotmail.com
As the summer is ending, ECSU
students are definitely getting that
last chance to show off what they
have been sporting since the begin
ning of the summer. Fashion Design
ers looked for 10 trendy looks this
summer: 1) black and white look, 2)
military chic, 3) a wide belt, 4) Graffiti
wear, 5) Fruit and Fauna (instead of
the big flowers on dresses, hand
bags and shoes), 6) Flirty tops, 7)
Slim pants, 8) anything preppy, 9)
one shoulder tops (definitely big at
ECSU), and 10) mini skirts (another
fashion widely shared at ECSU). Let
us not forget about the rhinestones,
studs, glitter, and fringes that added
flavor to many students’ summer
wardrobe. The colors this summer
were basically anything that you
could get your hands on. The shoes
this summer were definitely ‘off the
chain.’Whatever pairs of sandals or
strappy shoes you wore, you were
fashionable. There were no “wrongs”
in the shoes department this sum
mer. The ladies at ECSU are show
ing us that they are fashionably
aware and that this summer’s trend
is achievable even through the swel
tering heat. We are definitely getting
a taste of what the fall fashion might
look like this year on campus.
This fall season is full of anything
possible in fashion. In opinions of
many fashion designers and fashion
editors all over the world, the 80’s are
back in style and are not going any
where for a while. This season the
leading color is still black. Other
colors that could be used to accent
the black this fall season are viva
cious hues like brown, plum, purple,
burgundy, green, and various tones
of spices. These colors will add
warmness and richness to the
shades of this season’s color palette.
The trend being rocked this fall
is straight from the designers’ run
ways. For the true fashion followers,
men-inspired, pin-striped, and tweed
suits are big this season; animal
print, hair handbags, high-waisted
dresses (they accentuate the mid
section of the body), knee-high riding
boots, and knits with fur (for those on
a budget faux fur).
The fall season is upon us and
it is time to turn in all those strappy
sandals and halter dresses and focus
on what is hot this fall season. Do not
forget when you follow any trend of a
season that adding your own flavor
makes the outfit truly work for you.
Since school is in session and home
coming is around the corner, it would
be nice to see these fall trends uti
lized and last fall’s clothes in the
closet.
Monterio Hand, Hertford, NC shops at Military Circle Mall in
Virginia
This issue we pay tribute to
black designer, Maurice Malone.
Maurice Malone is a 36-year-old
Detroit native who moved his fash
ion business to New York City five
years ago. Within the little bit of
time that he moved to New York, he
caught the attention of the highly
respected organization called the
Council of Fashion Designers of
America. He was later nominated
for the CFDA’s Perry Ellis Menswear
Designer of the Year Award. Need
less to say, Malone became a mem
ber of the prestigious organization.
Malone is proud of his past achieve
ments but is constantly moving for
ward, pushing his creativity to the
next level of progression. His Spring
2001 collection is proof that there is
more to come for the 2002 fashion
season. His ability to constantly
reinvent his ideality keeps many
fashion lovers on their toes.
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Shavonna Newell Fayetteville, NC shops at Cross Creek,
Fayetteville
Fashion Dilemma
Since school has started, our
money is now limited, but do not
worry because, there is a solution for
you. The key in buying trendy clothes
or outfits is to buy cheap. Do not
invest in so much money all the time
in top designer labels that you cannot
wear on a daily basis. Settle for the
next best thing... KNOCK OFFS. Do
not be intimidated by the word or the
meaning. You can still purchase
name brand clothes but at a cheap
price than, let us say, your Gucci or
Prada line of clothing. For instances,
if you cannot afford the new Louis
Vuitton clutch bag, you can get the
Coach Logo clutch or duffle bag for
half price than that of the Louis and
still rock it and be just as trendy as
the next person. Here are a list of
stores that are trendy and affordable:
Old Navy, Gap, Wet Seal (they sell
cute little studded shirts and stuff like
that). Nine West, or any limited
owned store, and do not forget the
good ole’TJ Maxx and Marshals. You
will definitely get more for your
money and stay on top of the fashion
world. Just remember that you can
still get your top designer clothes
(invest only if you are willing to wear
the clothes for many years) but try to
buy them sporadically.
Seven Must-Haves for Women this
Fall Season
1. A “Romantic” or feminine
blouse (sheer, flirty blouses)
2. A pair of riding pants
3. A knee-length ruffled dress
4. Anything clothing with fur
5. A pair of long boots
6. Cropped (short; ends at waist)
jacket
7. Gold accessories
Five Must-Haves for Men this Fall
Season
1. Gold jewelry (time to rest that
platinum for some and silver for
others)
2. Old school sneakers (those
1985 Jordans’, Pony’s, all of them are
in)
3. Sweat suits (Sean John has
the best one’s)
4.Timberlands
5. Front-brim Kanglos (women
can wear these, too)
Eight Ways in Keeping Your Hair
Full of Bounce, Volume, and Shine
1. Be sure you are feeding you
body the right foods
2. Try not to use a lot of chemical
products on your hair
3. Wash your hair once a week
and once a month professionally (if
you are on a budget)
4. Always shampoo your hair
gently; never pull or be rough
5. CONDITION, CONDITION,
and CONDITION
6. Protect your hair at all times
from a lot of heat
7. Add natural oils to your hair to
replenish what was washed
8. Last but not least, clip your
ends every six to eight weeks or
when necessary)
This is a definite way to keep
your hair on point (if you do not trust
me take these tips to your beauti
cian).
Essence magazine is having
the second annual Southern
HSBC tour. They will be
visiting Norfolk State Uni
versity on September 29,
2001, between the hours of
1 lam and 1pm. They will be
giving free makeovers,
manicures, massages,and
much more.