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The gaming industry has made astounding progress over the last 50 years, jumping from the primitive beeps and blips of Pong to the more recent “Oh-God-there’s-so-much-pain-I-can-almost-feel-it” styling of Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Consoles come and go with the ever-expanding grandeur of technology, spawning thousands of obsolete games and systems that end up in the garages and attics of game enthusiasts across the country. As a young lass, I remember standing hopelessly in the video game isle of Wal-Mart, noticing that the game selection for my Nintendo-64 was getting smaller and smaller.

Little did I know, it would soon disappear completely.

No more. The N64 is a great machine with a rich history, and the certain ability to entertain even the pickiest of gamers. Why should you dust yours off and allow it the opportunity to become the focal point of your living room once more?

1. It’s great at parties. Sure, the Wii has Mario Kart and Mario Party too, but it isn’t the same. There’s nothing like a rousing game of “Who can burn the most skin off your palm while rotating the little joystick?” among close acquaintances. Impress your friends. Astound your enemies. Your parties will triple in attendance and no one will stand around the punch bowl making awkward small talk.

2. The sense of accomplishment. Rubbing a disk on your pants to get the fingerprints off is great and all, but there’s nothing like the overwhelming feeling of pride that washes over you when you blow a big gust of air into your N64 game, clearing off all ailments. You are the master of video game repair.

3. It had some of the greatest games of all time. Perfect Dark and 007 were primitive, extremely pixilated, and wouldn’t even pass as a joke as a reputable game today, but they were also a lot of fun. Do you remember the obscenities you uttered when that ominous red “blood” trickled down your boxy wood-grained television? And who could forget The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? Sure the little helpful fairy thing was annoying, but that game kept thousands of antisocial children locked indoors and glued to glowing screens for days at a time.

4. It’s cheap. Why spend $50+ on a game for a system that will be ruled obsolete in the next year or so, when you can purchase any number of fine N64 games for under $5? Don’t have a used game store near you? Try another product of modern technology – the Internet. Who knows? Your junky plastic console could actually make you money in the next decade or so: “And next on Antiques Roadshow, a Nintendo-64 game console found in a local woman’s attic. Only one of six known systems still in existence, as most gamers have long since discarded the useless and archaic machine…”

5. Nostalgia. Don’t you remember those sunny Sunday afternoons beating your little brother to a pulp as you button-mashed your way to victory on Super Smash Bros.? Retro is coming back, if the sudden flurry of “Triforce” tattoos and Super Nintendo belt buckles is any evidence. The N64 could even become fashionable soon, and you could be the pinnacle of fashion prowess! Just don’t try to string controllers into earrings. They’re heavier than they look.

The look of the decade? The model wears a sweater jacket; low-rise, skinny jeans; big belt; knee-hight boots; and an oversized bag. (Patrick Farrell/Miami Herald/MCT)

By Amy Bertrand

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

(MCT)

In terms of fashion, we’ve come — and gone — a long way in 10 years. Of course, lots of our fashion looks were resurrected from decades’ past, but the first decade of the millennium likely will be remembered for a few certain unfortunate looks.

Let’s start this recap of the decade’s fashions with the most infamous fashion item of the past 10 years: Crocs.

I’ve run out of words to malign this particular piece of footwear most notable for being dishwasher safe and its unique unattractiveness.

Instead, I found this testament… perhaps, “ode” would be a better word, that offers an explanation of just what made the rise of Crocs possible.

This comes from writer Greg Beato who writes about pop culture in Las Vegas.

In an article called “Crocs on the Rocks,” he wrote:

“If Scott Seamans and his co-founders (of Crocs, Inc.) had been Frenchmen, or Italians, or citizens of any other country where style is a major priority, you might not be reading this story right now. But they weren’t. They were Americans, and in 2002, America was, more than anything, a country desperately in need of comfort. Battered by 9/11, frazzled by anthrax scares and Code Orange alerts, America wanted a shoe that provided more than just arch support. America wanted a shoe that nurtured it, cradled it, made it feel warm and safe and loved. While Crocs may have started out as a better boating shoe, they quickly became the bacteriostatic security blanket for our souls.”

And, now, with less ado… the best and worst of the decade, in no particular order.

— Flyaway dress. Known by many names, this unstructured sack of a dress (reminiscent of baby doll frocks) was flouncing down runways and supermarket aisles for the middle part of the decade. And maybe it was a homage to Catholic school girl modesty that also ushered in a period of wearing pants under dresses.

— Poncho. I’ve tried to forget, but we all remember Martha Stewart’s infamous prison poncho and the mini-craze that ensued.

— Gladiator shoe. The Greco-Roman footwear came back with a vengeance, and it was more fierce than ever with studs and buckles and towering 5-inch heels.

— Sexed-up Velour tracksuits. Suburban moms united and adopted a uniform of comfort that still made them feel like a woman. I blame Madonna for making this look cool. The results I saw shopping for produce at the supermarket were not.

— Shapewear. We ditched the mainstream corsets long ago, but thanks to form-fitting clothes and a nation that’s steadily gaining girth, shapewear that trimmed the waist, hips and thighs and butts of men and women were among the most successful clothing introductions of the decade. Thanks, Spanx.

— Butt slogans. The most egregious and distressing trend of the decade for me was seeing girls as young as elementary school and as old as cougar walking around in fitted exercise apparel — or worse, pajamas — in public and you see that they have something written large and bold across their butt cheeks. Tres tacky.

— Oversized purses. Handbags exploded into the most glorious, ridiculously elaborate contractions designed for everyday wear. Chiropractors everywhere rejoiced.

— Ugg boots. Some Hollywood stylist thought it was a good idea to pair these cold-weather genuine sheepskin booties with a mini-skirt, and a disturbing inconsistency was born.

— Trucker hats. This flash was all to do with Ashton Kutcher, and we’re glad it’s a footnote.

— Graphic tees. For some reason, a men’s T-shirt designer thought it was really hip to see how many symbols they could put onto one shirt. Crosses, skulls, thorns, roses, eagles and words like, “love kills” were really popular. We have another word, “overkill.” Sorry, Ed Hardy.

— Belts-a-rama. Wide, skinny, medium waist jewelry layered over button-down shirts, jackets, coats and sweaters. Michelle Obama has become the poster girl for this look.

— Shootie. Our love of high-heeled shoes and our love of boots are at last married into a single footwear item. The shoe boot now exists in many glorious incarnations, including open-toed, caged and buckled. The spectacle of the shootie with a cocktail dress or a flirty skirt is a thing of beauty.

Lastly, denim deserves its own category because this decade denim transcended all socioeconomic levels and became the most pivotal and beloved fashion element of the generation.

— Premium denim. This was the era when people didn’t bat an eye at $200 jeans, which meant that jeans gained a new acceptance worn with tuxedo jackets, party tops or sequined blazers.

— Destroyed denim. This is destined to be short-lived, but people snapping up denim that looked like someone dipped it in battery acid and ran it over with a car was a curious phenomenon.

— Low-rise jeans. The main culprit in the rise of the muffin-top (soft waist tissue spilling up and over the top of your pants) and the whale-tail (the unfortunate flash of a thong above the pants horizon).

— Skinny jean. We’ve seen slim-fitting pants before, but the new skinny jean was notable for the extra long inseam, the better for scrunching at the ankle. It was also best when skin tight and designed with the narrowest of holes at the ankle. It didn’t seem to matter that it took 10 minutes to get the darn things on.

— Jeggings. This is a combination of jeans and leggings. They are glorified tights that have fake seams and pockets drawn onto them so that there is actually less material between you and the world. We can only guess that they came about because skinny jeans just weren’t skinny enough.

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By Maureen Fox
Daily Titan Staff Writer

“A Streetcar Named Desire” stars, Brian Rickel (Stanley), left, Bethany Mangum (Blanche) and Molly Stilliens (Stella) wear costumes befitting 1940s New Orleans. Photo by Chad Uemara.

The costume shop in the Performing Arts Building at Cal State Fullerton is where costumes for all of the university’s productions are created. Costumes help bring characters to life and establish the mood, setting and locale for performances.

For the upcoming production of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” which opens Nov. 13, an estimated 49 costumes have been collected. Some reused from previous shows, some are original clothing from the 1940s, and others are designed and made completely by hand.

Abel Zeballos, a professor of theater and design who has taught at several universities and has worked in costume, hair and make-up design for many professional theaters in the area, is the costume designer for “Streetcar.” He began working on the play almost six months ago.

“I’m one of those designers that it doesn’t matter what I do; it’s the process that I like,” Zeballos said.

Zeballos said he gets his inspiration from the actors themselves, but that most of his ideas come from his conversations with the director, who gives an idea of what concept they want to go with. He said that “Streetcar’s” director is experimenting with the set but that she wants realistic costumes.

“Certainly we want the period look. It’s very important that we do it in the time Tennessee Williams says this is happening,” Zeballos said.

While Zeballos has been coordinating with the director for several months, the process for creating new costumes starts about six to eight weeks before opening night. The steps for putting together all the costumes for a production are time-consuming.

Costumes to be worn by the characters Stella and Blanche in the upcoming production. Photo by Chad Uemara.

“Streetcar” takes place in New Orleans in the 1940s. Because of the time period, Zeballos was able to reuse several costumes from previous productions. He then rented a few and located several original 1940s garments. He also found some dresses that he had altered to fit the time period. In the end, Zeballos only had to design and create three garments from start to finish.

After he sketched out his designs for the three outfits, Zeballos went in search of fabric.
He explained that designing and making costumes is all about the details.

Zeballos has to take into consideration how fabrics will look under stage lighting. He also has to make sure the costumes match the time period of the play. The fabric choices and styling must have the feel of the 1940s. Several actors will also change onstage, so even the underwear needs to be authentic.

Because of the time period and Blanche’s Southern-belle background, Zeballos is using a variety of silks, silk chiffons, silk taffetas and cotton for his fabric choices. Zeballos said he gets most of his fabrics from the garment district in Los Angeles, where the prices are cheaper and the selections are bigger.

Once they are designed, Zeballos then turns to his shop manager, Pam Bradley, to build the outfits.
Bradley, who has been working at CSUF for 19 years, said she loves the technical aspect of sewing. She takes Zeballos’ finished designs and turns them into the finished costumes. Of the three dresses being made from scratch, she is sewing two of them.

Zeballos explained that after she gets his designs, Bradley creates a pattern for the outfit, known as a mock-up, using leftover material from the shop. After the pattern is finished, Bradley sews the garment with the chosen fabric. For one of Blanche’s dresses, the pattern consists of white and blue scraps, but the finished product will be a rich, deep red.

Besides his shop manager, Zeballos relies on other shop assistants and graduate students to help him complete his projects.

One shop assistant is Chelsea Isaacs, who is working on altering a dress Zeballos found to make it look like it’s from the 1940s. She graduated from CSUF with a degree in theater acting in 1999 and has been working part time in the shop since 2001.

Isaacs said she loves working on the different projects and enjoys the company of her fellow workers.

“We have a good time,” Isaacs said. “We keep ourselves busy.”

Bradley Lock is another helper, a graduate student and costume stitcher who does a lot of alteration work. Lock graduated with his bachelors from the University of Southern Indiana and is working on his master’s in costume design.

Lock said he hasn’t decided if he wants to design costumes for theater or movies, but that he often gets his inspiration from the plays themselves. Lock said his favorite part is “seeing the finished product.”

Besides finishing up the costumes for “Streetcar,” the costume shop is also working on costumes for next week’s dance concert.

Lock laughed when asked how much work they have left to complete.

“I don’t even know. A lot,” Lock said. “But we’ll get it done.”

To finish in time for the shows, Zeballos said they will have to start working nights beginning next week.

They took the news well and joked about their workload. Despite the growing pile of costumes to make, the staff said they are optimistic about the finished products. Isaacs said she thinks the completed costumes for “Streetcar” will look “magnificent” on stage.

Photo by Ani Kellogg/For the Daily Titan

By Adrian Gaitan
For the Daily Titan

Glitz and glam graced the red carpet last Sunday, as celebrities took a break from filming to attend the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards with hopes of winning a golden statue.

Held at the Nokia Theatre, which is adjacent to the newly-constructed LA Live, an entertainment complex, host Neil Patrick Harris charmed the audience with his singing, dancing and attempt to crack a few jokes.

Around 2 p.m., stars began stepping out of their air-conditioned limos and into the scorching heat. Some of the first to arrive were nominees Chandra Wilson of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, and Bravo’s Top Chef host, Padma Lakshmi.

As stars walked the red carpet, the heat began taking its toll. Sweat dripped down brows, and makeup on men and women alike began to melt away. Even in the blazing heat, stars bravely strutted down the carpet to face the media, who would decide the night’s best and worst dressed.

Even with fall fashion in full effect, color was no stranger to the Emmys. Numerous celebrities wore richly-colored gowns that glistened and gleamed in both the sunlight, and the spotlight of the stage.

There was no doubt that Debra Messing captivated the public with her glittering gown by American designer Michael Kors. Messing also wore matching gold rings, bangles and earrings by jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz that complimented her gown with utmost perfection.

Grey’s Anatomy star Sandra Oh ditched her pale blue scrubs for the night, and was dubbed another best-dressed celebrity. With a dark-stained Marchesa crocodile clutch in hand, Oh walked the read carpet with a glowing face that complimented her finely-crafted gold Marchesa gown and Tacori earrings.

With ravishing shoulder-length red hair, Kate Walsh sported a pale blue J. Mendel dress with a matching Aldo clutch. Her Stephen Russell earrings and bracelets as well as Christian Louboutin heels all completed the lightly-draped outfit.

Mila Kunis of That ’70s Show dressed in Monique Lhuillier for the night. This foreigner-turned-American rocked her dress made of tulle, which was a perfect mixture of deep maroon and crimson, with a thin black strap cinched acround her waist. Giant feather-like earrings, an opulent silver bracelet, and gorgeous deep-red stilettos completed her outfit.

Red carpet veteran Drew Barrymore also dressed in Monique Lhuillier. Her blush-pink tulle-detailed gown with matching Raven Kauffman clutch and dazzling pearls were a crowd favorite.

Pregnant stars, such as Project Runway host Heidi Klum and Keeping Up With the Kardashians Kourtney Kardashian, also graced the red carpet with their presence.

Among the worst dressed, or to put it nicely, not so fab, for the night included Gossip Girl stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester. Lively wore a red Versace gown that was just too plain and exposed too much of the young actresses’ body. Lively tried going for sleek hair but was unsuccessful, so she simply braided her hair and pulled it back into a tight ponytail that hung down her exposed back. Meester, on the other hand, wore a white chiffon Bottega Veneta dress that looked like a Greek goddess gone wrong. The chiffon straps on her shoulders were too fluffy and the red lipstick to match her red clutch didn’t help the situation.

Soap star Victoria Rowell was another head-turner of the night, but for all the wrong reasons. Rowell wore a strapless blue Obama dress with tribal symbols which exposed her tan lines. To compliment her outfit, Rowell also wore a pair of gladiator heels and giant silver earrings.

With 28 categories that ranged from Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, to Outstanding Made for Television Movie, many winners were awestruck and joyful when their names were announced. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series winner, Kristin Chenoweth, accepted her award while holding back tears of joy. This was the mood for most of the night with winners being so jubilant to win a sought-after award.

Stars lost this past year were also recognized with a slideshow at the end of the night. Some featured stars included former “Golden Girl” Bea Arthur, “King of Pop” Michael Jackson, “Dirty Dancer” Patrick Swayze and “Charlie’s Angel” Farrah Fawcett.

“Schemmies” hold a special place in the heart of the red carpet

By Summer Rogers
Daily Titan Staff Writer

At 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the Nokia plaza at L.A. Live in Los Angeles is quiet. A couple of security guards stand near the red carpet, but none of them say anything, for our bright yellow press passes sway around our necks as we walk, giving us access.

My photographer, Sara Huizar, and I walk the red carpet, to see how it feels…which is fabulous by the way.

We find our spot on the red carpet on the press-side, which is behind a barrier. We find that our spot is near the end of the red carpet, right at the turn, where the celebrities and nominees will end their red carpet walk and enter the Nokia theatre. We think we have a prime spot; however as events unfold we will come to find how out very wrong we are.

An indication of how wrong we are should have been the fact that towards the front of the red carpet, were the big entertainment outlets such as E!, the Associated Press, Entertainment Tonight and

People magazine.

People are not scheduled to start arriving until 1 p.m., so Huizar and I observe the people making last minute touches to the red carpet. It seems that one man’s job is to pick individual pieces of lint

from the carpet via his hands.

After only being exposed to a bustling red carpet on television for the past 21 years of my life, the red carpet seems eerie and foreign as it lies quiet and empty.

At about 10 after 1 p.m., the arrivals begin walking the red carpet and the hustle and bustle of the 2009 Creative Arts Emmys red carpet begins.

Stars of Disney Channel’s Wizard’s of Waverly Place Maria Canals-Barrera and Selena Gomez were a couple of the first arrivals. Gomez was even kind enough to take a moment to sign a couple

autographs for fans before heading into the theatre. Nathan Kress, star on the Nickelodeon show iCarly, also arrived on the red carpet.

Both Wizard’s of Waverly Place and iCarly are up against Disney’s popular Hannah Montana in the Outstanding Children’s Program category.

Some famous faces on the red carpet included Betty White and Elaine Stritch, both up for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, actor Ernest Borgnine, up for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, Seth Green, nominated for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance and presenters Katey Sagal and Sharon Osbourne.

Unfortunately, by the time the celebrities got to our the end of the red carpet, they either just wanted to get inside the theatre, or their publicists would usher them along right past us.

Star of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List and two-time Primetime Emmy winner Kathy Griffin was one of the individuals to pass us by.

In an interview for the official Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Emmy handbook, Griffin explains what she did to prepare to host the Creative Arts Emmys this year.

“I wrote the most offensive material I could possibly think of because I know you freaks can handle it. Let’s face it, if I’m addressing the audience at the Creative Arts Emmys—I lovingly call them the

“Schemmies”—I figure there’s nothing they haven’t seen. Far be it from me to make a joke that could possibly shock anyone from the hair and makeup department of Mad Men or the editing team from How I Met Your Mother.”

Expect to see trench coats, plaids and peep toe shoes paired with menswear-inspired pieces. (John L. White/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)

By Jean Patteson

The Orlando Sentinel

(MCT)

Q: I won’t be splurging on every new trend this fall, but I would like to update my wardrobe with a few new fashions. What should I be looking for to get the most bang for my limited bucks?

A: The fall trend report from Neiman Marcus recently arrived in the mail, along with the fall-preview edition of “The Book,” the fashion retailer’s gorgeous catalog. It is packed with top trends for the coming season. Similar trends should be showing up, in a range of prices, at most stores.

Take your pick from these trends, at whatever price you can afford:

Red, especially jackets and handbags. And no, your shoes don’t have to match. Black shoes look perfectly fine with red bags.

Leggings. Ankle-skimming, and trimmed with studs, zippers or leather cuffs, this fall’s leggings are more like skinny pants. Wear them under skirts, tunics or oversized sweaters.

Cozy knits, long and/or chunky. Many styles button or zip up the front, making it easy to simply drape them over your shoulders until the weather cools down.

Motorcycle jackets. Or rather, motorcycle-inspired jackets. The fashion version is cropped, fitted, often trimmed with fur or feathers, and comes in colors other than black.

Leopard. Always on Neiman’s must-have list, you’ll find leopard-print everything, everywhere. The most fun animal prints come in fantasy colors such as purple or teal.

Metallic shoes. So versatile: Wear them with everything, day and night.

Accentuated shoulders. Not the clunky line-backer look of the ’80s, the new shoulder is more refined. Instead of shoulder pads, it often is created with simple fabric fold, a ruffle or tuft of feathers.

Accessories with hardware. Look for bold studs, buckles or zippers on shoes and bags.

Major black dresses. For day or night, with big skirts, cut-out details or stand-up collars. These are not your basic LBDs.

High-impact jewelry. A single “statement piece” says it all.

Q: have you heard of “wrinkle pillows”? I saw them briefly mentioned in Prevention magazine. Do you know how they work and where I can buy one?

A: The Web site of the Save My Face! Pillowette brags that the brand’s pillows have been featured in Prevention — so perhaps they are what you are looking for.

Supposedly, the double-crescent design of the pillows elevates your face while you sleep. This apparently prevents compression of skin tissues, muscles and sinuses, while providing support for your head, neck, shoulders and back.

According to a blurb on the Web site, this does more than just prevent wrinkling. It also improves nasal air flow, eases aches and pains, aids in cosmetic surgery recovery and enhances the effects of anti-aging face creams and serums.

Sound too good to be true? You decide.

To order a pillow or find store locations, visit savemyface.com.

If you decide to buy one, do let me know if it banishes your wrinkles.

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LOST & FOUND

Lost: Emily wants to know where to purchase Matte About You matte-finish nail polish.

An Orlando, Fla., reader is trying to find Tom’s of Maine mouthwash in the dry-mouth formula.

Found: Good news for the reader looking for Reinvent Your Look Body Sculpting Capsules. They are available at reinventyourlook.com.

Laura can purchase Merlot skin-care products with grape seed at Walgreens drug stores.

Readers suggest the pet-owner looking for dryer sheets that attract pet hair try pet-supply stores and catalogs. Makes sense to me.

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‘BEAUTY BIBLE’ FOR WOMEN NEEDING CHEMO

Looking for a gift for a special girlfriend who has chemotherapy in her present or future? This new book, “Beauty Pearls for Chemo Girls” ($14.95, Citadel Press), may be just the thing. It’s written by cancer survivor Marybeth Maida and fashion-industry insider Debbie Kiederer. They are joined by a panel of beauty and fashion experts to produce a “beauty bible” for chemotherapy patients. It is informative, practical and encouragingly positive. And the foreword by designer Betsey Johnson, a cancer survivor, is wonderful.

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(Fashion writer Jean Patteson welcomes your questions. Mail: Orlando Sentinel, MP-218, P.O. Box 2833, Orlando, FL 32802-2833. E-mail: jpatteson@orlandosentinel.com. Phone: 407-420-5158. Blog: OrlandoSentinel.com/fashionfocus.)

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Los Angeles met the Orange County art scene for an afternoon of art, music and fashion last Saturday at the Art Institute of Orange County in Costa Mesa.

Though the sun hid behind clouds, spectators were crowded under tents to check out the Art Institute’s ever-present runway, which was slated to host Rock the Runway, a showcase of their very own fashion designer’s creations dedicated to their favorite celebrities. The contest resulted in a final winner of a $2,000 scholarship.

“Our students performed just as professionals,” Jenny Gonzalez, Career Services Director, said.

DJs plugged away with everything from old school hip-hop tracks to upbeat house.

For the first few hours, the stage was occupied by not only several DJs, but also a few bands rocking their own unique sounds.

“We’re a high energy rock band,” said End Roulette front-woman/lead guitarist Mary Jane Snow. “We have dance beats and grungy guitar.”

With a sound echoing some of their influences such as Nirvana and The Strokes, End Roulette will be performing at the Galaxy Theatre May 30. The band is also gearing up to unveil their newest EP, scheduled to be released by the end of this month.

Not too far from the main tent, you might spot a 10-year-old carrying a martini glass which was filled to the brim with … baked potatoes, fancy fixings included. If you wanted the real deal sans the bacon and sour cream, the V.I.P. lounge could supply that, suffice it to say you were of age.

Downwind from the potato bar was one of the main sponsors for the event, eVocal.

“We support independent artists through showcases like boutiques and galleries,” said Yan Agaev, for eVocal.

EVocal, or “Elements Vocal Of Creative Arts Lifestyle,” according to evocal.com, is a fashion apparel store located in Costa Mesa, and hosts a variety of independent artists in various mediums. EVocal is a hub for the local fashion, music and art culture of Costa Mesa. Custom T-shirt screen printing, live hat painting, as well as a graffiti mural, represented the renaissance apparel store.

“We’re here to show people we support the arts and want to keep the creative arts evolution fueled,” Agaev said.

Toward the end of the afternoon, filled with real and potato martinis, screen-printing custom shirts, graffitti and eclectic music, the pinnacle of the day, the fashion show, finally commensed. Models strutted their stuff on the catwalk for three judges, one a familiar face from Bravo’s hit show Project Runway, Rami Kashou, who was a designer finalist from the fourth season.

“They invited me to come help judge,” Kashou said. “I thought it was very creative … you usually don’t expect this from college students, but this was very well put together.”

The judges looked for how each individual fashion designer expressed their theme, or their “celebrity.” Designers featured an assortment of fishnet and zebra tights with fitted boyshorts. Jean jackets with hoodies and plaid flannel shirts were also featured with an array of solid color tops and little black flowing dresses. Many outfits were topped with fedora hats.

The end of the show/contest resulted in a winner of the $2,000 scholarship.

“I designed an outfit for Rihanna,” said Daniel Magana, 23, senior designer for the fashion program and winner. “I was inspired by the video ‘Disturbia.’”

Magana’s six years of fashion design experience paid off as he included an edgy dark feel to his collection for his favorite celebrity.

Shortly after the vibrant colors of fashion faded backstage along with the stage traffic’s hustle and bustle, a well-pleased audience exited the parking lot clasping their potato martini glasses and eVocal custom shirts.

Until next year, Art Institute!

We all worked hard (or if you were like me, procrastinated really well) to get here. I already know what I’ll be wearing on this joyous occasion, hopefully, by now you will too. Get ready to bust out the cap and gown, Kleenex and bubbly (for afterwards of course), because here are some last minute tips on how to look picture perfect on graduation.

Wear comfy shoes:

There’s going to be a good amount of walking from commencement to graduation, so wear your most comfortable (yet stylish) shoes.

I personally wouldn’t wear flip-flops, even though their comfort factor is very appealing.

Instead, wear sandals with a kitten heel or a flat sandal in a metallic shade with jewels or embellishment, these heels won’t dig into the grass. Guys have it so easy- their shoes don’t have painstakingly high heels.

Don’t forget the sunscreen:

Since our bodies will be draped in a very hot black gown, sun protector needs to go on our face. Unless you fancy the look of a beet-red kisser, slather on the facial sunscreen. For us ladies that don’t want to mess with our makeup-ready faces, you can apply instead a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen.

Sunglasses are a must:

Not only does our skin need sun protection but so do our eyes. Some schools (for some odd reason) don’t allow graduates to wear sunglasses during commencement. Since us Cal State Fullerton students are so fortunate, don’t forget to sport those shades. Wearing sunglasses also allows the guys (who are too cool to cry in public) to conceal the possible tears that will be shed.

Opt for light clothing:

If this year’s graduation ceremonies are going to be as sweltering hot as last year’s, then we all need to wear lightweight clothing. Guys should skip the jacket and ladies should wear breathable materials that aren’t heavy.

Check your hair, teeth and makeup:

Don’t forget to bring bobby pins with you to keep your cap from flying off your head. Also don’t wear bright lipstick- this is a lipstick-on-the-teeth accident waiting to happen. To avoid any lipstick mishaps on your graduation photo, wear a naturally-hued lip gloss instead. Lastly, wear water-proof mascara to avoid raccoon eyes if you’re going to cry, I’m a total sap and I know I will, but at least I’ll be prepared!

Here’s to you class of 2005. Stay sharp and oh-so stylish!

I must admit it was incredibly hilarious. I luckily had a camera in my purse and with no hesitation snapped away but the site was absolutely disturbing. I could tell the guy thought he looked like hot stuff in his itsy-bitsy-teeny-weenie short shorts. But what guy in his right mind would wear spandex shorts knowing full well that his crotch was in full view?

That vision stuck with me and was the inspiration for this week’s column—fashion faux pas.  

Spandex- OK, this isn’t 1987 anymore, so why are people still wearing it? Sure, it’s supposedly acceptable to wear at the gym or Venice Beach, but such a fashion travesty should be avoided at all costs.

Mixing denim- I’ve seen this way too many times, and it’s so unfortunate. If you’re going to wear more than one denim piece, make sure the colors are the same. Don’t mix acid wash jeans with a dark denim jacket; it looks ridiculous. By the way, acid wash anything should be avoided altogether.

Sandals with socks- No, you’re not Willie Nelson and this is not Woodstock, so why are people still wearing Birkenstocks with socks? I unfortunately had to endure this fashion faux pas—not by choice, I might add— for the sake of national security. At the security section of John Wayne Airport I was wearing my black Havaianas when I was asked to take them off.

There was no way I was going to lay my feet on the ground without the protection of a pair of socks, so I threw them on and after going through security, quickly put my sandals back on (with socks still “in toe,” pun intended) rushing to board the plane before takeoff. Needless to say, the socks came off once I got on the plane, but the moral of this story is: don’t wear sandals with socks unless you absolutely have to.

Visible undergarments- Again, this is not 1987 and no, you’re not Madonna, so why is it that I can see your bra? Bras and panties are called undergarments for a reason, they’re meant solely for under your garments.

Such fashion faux pas as visible bras and panties are absolutely unacceptable and this is why.

1) Exposed bras are tacky. If you’re wearing a white cotton tee, don’t wear a black bra. You’ll look cheap.

2) Save the granny underwear for granny. There’s this groundbreaking invention called a thong. Maybe you’ve heard of it?

Camel toe- Alas, the worst fashion faux pas known to mankind. It’s quite a phenomenon, like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. One can’t help but smirk and/or cringe at the sight of an unexpected camel toe.

This fashion no-no goes back to the whole concept of wearing clothes that fit. Obviously, if it’s too tight (like Mr. Spandex’s shorts), don’t buy or wear it. Always scan your outfit, the only toes you should have are the ones on your feet.

Bottom Line: Don’t fall victim to these fashion faux pas. Wear items that not only fit properly, but allow your personal property to be covered up when in public—you never know who’s watching, and if they have a camera.

1900s-Titanic (1997)

Everyone knew what was going to happen in the end while watching Titanic, but it was the subplots and costumes that made it worth the while. It’s no wonder the film won the Oscar for best costume design.

1920s- Chicago (2002)

The film walked away with the Oscar for best costume design in 2003 recreating buzz on 1920s flapper fashions with almost everyone seen walking around with t-strap heels, short bob hairdos and all that jazz.

1930s- Letty Lynton (1932)

Nearly every New York fashionista in 1932 fled to Macy’s to get their hands on a designer knock-off of the white dress Joan Crawford wore in the film (nearly 500,000 copies were sold).

1940s- Gilda (1946)

Hollywood’s coveted “Golden Age,” sprung a crop full of classic films and style icons. Stars like Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, and Veronica Lake were setting the standards in style. The designs were created for the star, not for the character she played. In the 1946 film Gilda, star Rita Hayworth’s wardrobe was expertly tweaked to hide her very pregnant belly.

1950s- Rebel without a Cause (1955)

The teenage rebel-persona flourished in the 1950s and the attire in films like A Streetcar Named Desire and Jailhouse Rock were a true reflection of what teens were wearing. The film’s star, James Dean, became a fashion icon with his tight white tee, black leather jacket, cuffed Levi’s and greased mane.

1960s- Down with Love (2003)

The movie received bad reviews, but the elaborately detailed costumes worn by the cast is reason enough to give it another chance. The stars, Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, shined in their swinging ‘60s attire- very Doris Day, very Rock Hudson. The costume designers took great lengths to create an authentic look to the wardrobe; every piece was custom-made.

1970s- Almost Famous (2000)

The ‘70s rock look of fictitious band Stillwater and the hippie-chic frocks of the very fashionable Penny Lane personify the decade to a T. 

1980s- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

Madonna embodied ‘80s fashion in the film, from the fishnet tops, fitted skirts, studded belts, sparkly boots and the famous pyramid jacket.  It’s no wonder that I and other girls in the 1980s desperately wanted to be Madonna.

1990s- Clueless (1995)

The set’s costume designer, Mona May, created an over-the-top wardrobe for the cast that was meant to make them look clueless, but left them looking rather fashionable. Soon after, almost every girl was seen sporting thigh-highs and Mary Jane’s.

2000s- Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

The entire cast looked chic and of course, hot, in their three-piece suits and sunglasses. This was the first time I couldn’t keep my eyes on Brad Pitt. George, Matt and Andy were equally distracting. 

My first semester here at Cal State Fullerton, I was a starving student. I opted to live in an apartment five minutes away, to forgo the drama of sitting in the 91 Freeway traffic.

The convenience of living a hop, skip and a jump from school was great the first few weeks, but soon came the rent, electric, gas, phone, water and other miscellaneous bills that go with living on your own. Living from pay check to pay check was hard. No longer could I partake in random shopping binges or afford the luxuries of day spa visits and hair color treatments. I was starving, not for food, but for clothes. But in a time of fear and anguish, I sought refuge in places where I could satisfy my insatiable shopping appetite but not break the bank by doing so. You can have style, even with a college budget, and here are five spots to get it.

Target

It’s by far the best superstore around. I know way too many people (myself included) who are addicted to Target. Why is it that when we go, we have every intention of buying one or two things and almost always end up with a cart full of goods? This is a one-stop shop where you can get trendy clothing at extremely affordable prices. They also have a great selection of jewelry, bags and shoes.

Learn to love the sales rack

It’s truthfully the best area of the store. Places like the GAP and Guess have so much in and out stock that within weeks, a top that initially cost $50 is now $14.99. You’re still getting good-looking, quality merchandise; it’s just discounted to make room for all the new stuff.

Discount stores

Stores like T.J. Maxx, Ross, Marshall’s and the Nordstrom Rack, boast an ample stock of designer labels at discounted prices. My favorite is Nordstrom Rack, hands down. I come here to get all my basics.

They have a great selection of designer denim (which I always stock up on) at a fraction of the cost. The stock is always changing, so stop by often to see what’s in store.

Second-hand stores

Thrift and vintage stores are the best places to get pocket-friendly items that almost no one else will have. When you shop at places like the Goodwill and Salvation Army, you’re contributing to a good cause, which is always a plus in addition to the joys of shopping.

I normally buy my accessories from vintage stores, in hopes of attaining one-of-a-kind gems that I won’t see five other people wearing. The Wasteland on Melrose is my favorite, but Downtown Fullerton also boasts a great crop of vintage boutiques. 

Outlets

Outlet shops are the best place to find your favorite designer names at Crazy Gideon prices. The only downfall is that you’re getting slightly-damaged, past-season and dead stock. But the prices are so low it doesn’t really matter.

Your best bet is to buy the basics and always make sure you’re satisfied with what you’re buying—because almost always, sales are final.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve witnessed prospective employees walk into an interview inappropriately dressed. Suffice to say, they didn’t get the job.

It’s important to recognize once we eventually leave the sweatshirts and jeans of college life, we now have to undertake the suits and ties of the real world. But in order to successfully make that transition, we first have to land the job.

With graduation just around the corner, many of us are scouring for our first legitimate career site. Here are a few easily disregarded tips on how to appropriately dress for a job interview.

1.) Get groomed— It doesn’t matter what company or position you’re applying for, make sure you’re properly groomed. This includes being bathed, washed, filed down nails, brushed teeth, and shaved legs, underarm hair and chin when appropriate. Basically, don’t walk into the interview looking like you just got out of bed.

2.) Avoid over-doing it—Keep your jewelry and make-up minimal. Stay away from bright-hued eye shadow and lipstick-unless you’re interviewing for the circus or the M.A.C. counter. Another thing to avoid overdoing is the perfume, cologne and aftershave. Your communication skills and charisma should empower the interview not your scent.

3.) Quit the bad habit (At least for a day)—I know a job interview can be nerve-wracking and one last cigarette before may seem like a perfect relaxant, but to avoid any mishaps or bad odors, wait until after you’ve left. I have a friend who shall remain nameless, who decided to take a few bong rips before a big interview to calm her nerves. My friend was still stoned when she got to the interview and the recruiter saw (and smelled) right through her. If you’re still wondering, no she didn’t get the job. Gum is another thing to avoid pre-interview. To avoid a case of halitosis, pop in an Altoid or other mint minutes before.

4.) Cover it up—Unless you’re job site says it’s appropriate, cover up anything that needs to be concealed. This includes visible cleavage, toes (most sites opt for closed-toe shoes), and over-exposed leg. Another thing to consider is covering up any visible tattoos. If you’re venturing into Corporate America, remove all facial piercings (even tongue) and for guys, even the earrings have gotta go. 

5.) Use your judgment—Know the company you’re applying for and what their dress code entails. Corporate offices usually go for suit and tie, dress suit and blazer, while others get by on slacks and a button-down or nice jeans, a floaty top and jacket.

For the interview’s sake, dress up. It’s better to overdress than under. If you’re still weary about what to wear, call the company itself.

But instead of talking to the interviewer, ask to speak with a receptionist or someone in human resources. Ask him/her what the company’s dress code is.

The interview may be your only time to impress the employer. This is the time for you to sell yourself. Who wants to buy something that has bad packaging or lack of appeal?

Distance yourself from the competition by dressing seriously, and the employer, in turn, will take you seriously.

Google "bohemian chic" (or boho chic in short) and you're sure to find well over 11,000 pages dedicated to this year's hottest style.

It's so hot in fact, fashion mavens Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Kate Hudson have mastered the look, fashion mags both national and international are raving about it, and nearly every designer and label from Prada to Bebe to the GAP has incorporated the style into their spring, summer and fall lines. Here are five easy-to-follow ways on how to add some bohemian chic to your wardrobe.

Rule #1. Master the mix—It's all about learning to mix vintage pieces with the new. Incorporate your designer pieces with your no labels. Moss pulled this off when she was seen wearing a pink designer minidress with a vintage rope belt.

Rule # 2. Embellishment is key— Boho chic, a.k.a rich hippie, requires you to have a certain luxe to your look without looking overtly dapper. You can get the best of both worlds by wearing one embellished piece with your outfit.

Add a beaded belt to a simple cotton skirt or a pair of embellished ballet flats with slouchy jeans and a tee.

Rule # 3. Make sure it's imported- Ethnic-inspired pieces are essential. Your outfit isn't boho if it doesn't have at least one ethnic piece. The earliest bohemians dating to the 19th century sported ethnic garments that showed off the distant lands they traveled. Pair a long, cotton gauze skirt with a Moroccan leather disk belt.

Rule # 4. Pile on the accessories—In this case, the more the merrier. Layer necklaces with precious stones, wood pieces and beading. Wear anything from bright-hued chandelier earrings to big wooden bangles, and to earthy-ish cocktail rings.

Rule #5. Stand-out and be creative- Your outfit should be just as bright as your accessories.

Don't be afraid to mix your teals with your corals or your purples with your greens. Be creative with mixing the colors and schemes. Remember, the outfit should look effortless, but not be so.

By Ryan Townsend
Daily Titan Managing Editor

Hobo chic is more a lifestyle than it is a well-defined list of fashion dos and don’ts. Unlike grunge, which declared with its early-90s flannel, tie-dye and long, unkempt hair that it did not care about what people thought, hobo chic recognizes that no one is immune from pursuing some kind of identity through clothing. One exception to this would be my friend Jeffrey, who is in fact, homeless, and therefore much more concerned with daily survival than with his attire. I’ve been informed that I seem to have a decent grasp on this particular, post-modern fashion identity, so I’ll do my best to explain what hobo chic is, at least so far as I understand it.

Rule #1

The key to successful hobo-chicness is accessories. Let me explain what I mean by this.

Since many who ascribe to this lifestyle could in fact be mistaken for actual vagrants and hobos, they must take care to identify themselves with little details that are more Urban Outfitters than Under The Overpass. Examples would include cowboy belts, skinny ties, dirty designer jeans (from a secondhand store or Ebay of course) and vaguely punk-rock bracelets. A good jacket also goes a long way here.

Rule #2

Unruly hair and beards are good. Unfortunately, one can only take this so far and my wife, growing weary of constant facial hair, occasionally requests that I shave.

The key is to let yourself go, as if life has beaten you down, but care enough to shower every once in a while.

Rule #3

If you drive a late-model car, foreign or otherwise, you are not hobo chic.

Posers beware, one should only pilot pre-1995 American automobiles. Muted colors like brown or faded gold, and widespread rust are a key.

Rule #4

If you are not below the poverty line, you can still legitimately dress hobo chic, but if over half of your wardrobe came from Southcoast Plaza, then I would assume that you are not one of the debt-starved, educated poor and should just stick to wearing Abercrombie.

Spring and summer tend to be the most popular seasons to hold a wedding and with flowers in full bloom and warm weather approaching, here comes another season of “Here Comes the Bride.”

Aside from worrying about what gift to buy for the bride and groom, we also have to start looking for prospective outfits for the big day.

Even though weddings are, after all, a party, we need to wear what’s appropriate for that specific occasion: informal vs. formal. If the invitation doesn’t specify what type of ceremony it is, ask. Phone the maid of honor or best man to get an idea of the event’s attire.

A good indication of how the wedding’s geared is its time. Day weddings tend to be less formal as opposed to evening weddings which are almost always formal.

Another clue is where the wedding is held. Wearing a light, flowing sundress or a hibiscus-adorned button down is ideal for a beach wedding but is absolutely inappropriate for a ballroom-style extravaganza.

It’s important to avoid wearing overtly sexy attire. Keep it appropriate. If it’s sheer, dips too low on the top, too tight or too short, leave it at home.

Even for informal festivities, it is ideal for ladies to wear a basic dress or suit and a dress shirt and slacks for the fellows. In the evening, opt for a cocktail dress and for guys, a suit is best.

If the wedding is semi-formal, take the informal attire a step up. Wear a light-colored suit for day and a dark suit for evening. Ladies can still wear that basic dress, but make sure it’s a bit dressier, adding intricate details like a beaded bag or strappy heels will instantly add a little more oomph to an otherwise simple dress.

Formal or black-tie events require special attention. Women can stick to short cocktail dresses or long gowns, while guys should wear what’s indicated—a black tie. For evening black-tie events, wear a tux with a black bowtie and cummerbund.

If the evening calls for super-formal or white-tie attire: Go glam. Dress like you’re working the red carpet for the Oscars. This includes a tux with the works: matching white-tie, vest and cummerbund. Long gowns are best.

At all costs, avoid wearing white; it’s insulting to the bride. Remember, this is her time to shine.

It would be best to wear something that’s not so traditional. Since its spring have fun with color: coral, pink, lime, yellow and turquoise are perfect for the season.

You can also brighten up the outfit with sassy heels. If you’ve decided to keep the dress a basic color, you can spruce up a black dress with a pair of bright green open-toe pumps or add insta-glam to a champagne-hued dress with bronze or gold strappy heels.

Keep in mind- no matter how cute the shoes are; make sure you can walk in them. Weddings usually come with dancing. Avoid shoes that haven’t been broken-in or ones that are only comfortable for the first three hours.

Remember, this is a special event, take the time to prepare your best looking ensemble considering the bride and groom took plenty of time for theirs.

Kelly Hickman is a print journalism major. Read her column every Thursday in Full Effect.

It doesn’t help that magazines, television shows and movies display people with unrealistic figures and standards. The commonly held myth that says in order to look good you have to be thin is untrue.

Most of us will never feel completely satisfied with our bodies. Even supermodels have insecurities.

The real problem is that we tend to focus primarily on our flaws and completely ignore our better assets. A woman who is a size 16 is just as beautiful as one that’s a size six. It’s not the size we wear that dictates our beauty, it’s the confidence we hold.

I have a friend who’s a size 14 but is extremely confident and allows her beauty to outshine the size of her waist. It’s a quality that is quite admirable.

Allowing our inner beauty to reflect our outside is truly beautiful. Why is it that pregnant women have that unstoppable glow? Their happiness radiates making them more beautiful even with the extra pounds.

Let’s face it, not everyone is blessed with an hourglass figure and abs of steel. The key in dressing with confidence is wearing clothes that accentuate our assets and hide our imperfections.

The book “Dress to Express: Seven Secrets to Overcoming Closet Trauma and Revealing Your Inner Beauty,” by Tracy McWilliams, is quite helpful in figuring out our body types and what will make them look their best.

The book says we have to figure out our proportions, standing in front of a mirror and examine your body length. Which half of your body is longer: head to hips or hips to feet?

Some of us have longer torsos and shorter legs or vice versa, while others are equally proportioned. There are certain items that look better on certain body types.

It’s essential to wear clothing that highlights the longest half of your body.

Got long legs? Wear a short skirt. The purpose of highlighting a certain area is to take the attention away from the other. For example, if you’re wearing an all-black outfit and pair of bright green heels, what item are people going to notice more, the plain outfit or the attention-grabbing shoes? Got short legs?

At all costs, avoid wearing capri’s that hit just above the ankle. I made the mistake years ago by wearing a pair of capri’s that did nothing to complement my Five’4 frame. I was even asked by a friend I hadn’t seen for a long time if I had gotten shorter.

Next, we need to figure out our body frames. There are different types: the pear-shaped (upper body is smaller than lower), inverted triangle-shaped (upper body is larger than lower), hourglass (just like the shape), straight-figured (undefined waist), and apple-shaped (the body is relatively rounder).

Pear-shapes can take the attention away from the lower-half by wearing jewelry to emphasize the upper-part of the body. Inverted-triangle types should bring attention to the lower-half by wearing bottom pieces with patterned, colored or textured materials while the top is simple.

Hourglass types can accentuate their figures by wearing pieces that lightly hug the waist.

Straight-figures can create the appearance of a defined waist with the help of a belt while apple-shapes can get away with wearing one color head-to-toe.

Bottom line: Wear clothing that hides problem areas and highlights your infallible features in order to feel both comfortable and confident in your own skin and the clothing that hugs it. 

Read Kelly Hickman’s column every Thursday in Full Effect

I’m betting most of you are like me, and tend to pack a month’s worth of clothing for a five-night stay.

The buzz kill for any long-distance traveler is over-packing and then lugging around heavy luggage while waiting an hour or two for the plane to start boarding.

On spring break, the last thing on your mind is carrying all that baggage; the following is a list of the real essentials (aside from the day and night outfits, make-up, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste and of course, plenty of underwear) for that week-long getaway.

Sunscreen— Most spring break travelers forget to bring sunscreen. It’s one of the most essential items you need in order to avoid the sun’s harmful rays (the skin cancer risks you’re taking by not wearing sunscreen is definitely a NO). For destinations with definite insect issues, I also recommend bringing sunscreen with insect repellant (sunburns and mosquito bites will ruin your vacation!)

Bathing suits—I always bring three bikinis. I think five is pushing it. All you really need are three varied suits: a basic, a fun print and a sexy suit with embellishments and/or animal print (which is so hot right now). 

Same goes for guys, just bring three pairs of board shorts. Unless you’re an exhibitionist, STAY AWAY from all-white board shorts. But if you must insist, make sure the short is double-lined.

Sunglasses—Try to bring one pair, but if you’re a true partier bring a back-up because you just might lose that one pair (trust me, you will). Avoid bringing your expensive designer shades; one of the worst feelings in the world is realizing your pair of fairly new Coco Chanel’s has sunk to the bottom of the river bed.

Flip Flops— All you need is the one pair that will go with all of your outfits.

Camera—To capture all of your spring break moments, bring a camera. If you’re going on a beach vacation, bring a disposable or better yet, a waterproof disposable.

Bringing your $500 Canon to a beach vacation only runs the risk of losing it, breaking it or getting it stolen.

ID— Sometimes packers get so excited they forget to pack their IDs and/or passports. Lugging around heavy luggage is one thing, but missing your flight because you left your passport at home is another. Don’t forget to bring these as well as enough cash.

The Extras— My beach vacation bag isn’t complete without a sarong or two. The sarong is a pivotal piece; you can wrap it around as a skirt, use it as a shawl, beach blanket, or if you’re really crafty: tie it into a sexy halter or dress.

Also bring one beach towel; some hotels charge a few dollars to rent theirs which resemble hideous oversized bath towels. Better to bring yours with the fun colors and prints.

For all the sun-worshippers don’t hesitate to bring along a hat. And lastly, a few over-the-counter medications like Tylenol or Advil, for the hangover and headache pains and Midol, for the (ahem) other pains!

Kelly Hickman is a print journalism major. Catch her column every week in Full Effect.