Caroline Michler

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Look Awesome In Your Colored Denim 5/5/2012	I had to have red jeans. They look great hanging in my closet. I couldn’t bring myself to wear them for the longest time because I didn’t know what matched them. I started looking at magazines and Pinterest (of course!) for some inspiration. Let me help you out with these three ways to rock colored denim. Don’t be afraid to color-block. Look for colors that complement each other. Go for red on bottom and pink on top or Kelly green jeans and a navy top. Just make sure you wear a neutral shoe. Also make sure to stick with simple cuts, otherwise the outfit will be too loud and distracting. Check out SJP’s outfit for inspiration. Patterns are your friend. I always thought I couldn’t wear anything but solids with colored jeans. Wrong. Just make sure the colors coordinator. Pair a striped navy and white top with red jeans for a chic French look. Go neutral. You can’t go wrong with a simple white or cream top. Add another pop of color with bright shoes or keep it simple with nude wedges or flats. Take a cue from Lauren Conrad and pair colored jeans with a sheer top, platform sandals and gold jewelry. Photo credit: www.polyvore.com www.pinterest.com
Five Things You Didn't Know About Skincare 4/10/2012	MizzouRec recently hosted a free skincare workshop that featured skincare consultations, the dos and don’ts of skincare, free samples and lots of tips from the zouLife aesthetician. I thought I knew all the basics of skincare: Wash your face, and don’t pop zits. It turns out I didn’t know as much as I thought I did. Here are five little-known facts you must keep in mind for healthy skin. 1. Read the label. It seems obvious, but it’s really important to see what you’re putting on your skin. There are seven ingredients that can be detrimental to skincare. Avoid products that contain parabins, PEGs, GMOs, phthalates, mineral oil, sodium laurel sulfate and DEA&TEA. These ingredients can be extremely drying, pore-clogging or even toxic. DEA&TEA have been linked to cancer for 20 years. Instead, opt for products with vitamins, amino acids and peptides because they nourish, soothe and increase cell turnover for vibrant skin. 2. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Have you ever skipped moisturizing because your skin was oily? Oily skin actually still needs moisturizer. Skin will overcompensate for the lack of moisturizer by producing more oil. Just opt for an oil-free moisturizer. 3. Ditch the pore strips. Pore strips seem like the perfect way to get rid of blackheads, right? Wrong. Blackheads are essentially deeply clogged pores. A pore strip only gets rid of the surface; the blackhead will be back in no time. To get rid of blackheads, exfoliate, or have them extracted by a professional.
Mortar Board Hosts Hunger Dinner 4/9/2012	On Thursday, April 12 Mortar Board will host a Hunger Dinner at Memorial Union in the Bengal Lair from 6 to 8 p.m. The purpose of the banquet is to raise awareness for world hunger, especially hunger in Missouri. Admission is $5, or a jar of peanut butter. All proceeds will go to the Food Bank’s Buddy Pack Program, a program that puts together nutritious food for underserved children to take home on the weekend and holidays.
Dancing For The Kids At Mizzou's Dance Marathon 3/13/2012	Students got their groove on Saturday, March 10 at Dance Marathon to benefit kids at the MU Children's Hospital. After 12 hours of dancing and countless hours of fundraising, the event raised over $76,000. "The Dream Team" takes a break from the day of dancing to snap a quick group shot. Sophomores Lia Reilly and Alex Simpher really got into the spirit of the event! Sophomores Mary Ellen Dwyer and Lia Reilly took advantage of the other activities available at Dance Marathon. Students could play games, listen to local bands, watch performances by dance teams, and more.
Free Skincare Workshop 3/12/2012	Midterms, papers and zits, oh my! Take a break from studying to learn the secrets of skin care at MizzouRec’s free skincare workshop Wednesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. The workshop will include skin consultations from a zouLIFE esthetician and samples of the Rec’s new Dermalogica line. Registered participants will receive a 25% off coupon for zouLIFE services and will be entered in a drawing for 10 sessions of 15 minutes in the zero gravity massage chairs! Register here for this awesome event!
Her DJ: Girl Power Playlist 3/9/2012	Happy National Women’s History Month, collegiettes! Enjoy these girl-power songs during girls’ night out, to get through your next workout or when you need a little reminder that you rock! “Pretty Girl Rock” – Keri Hilson “Miss Independent” – Kelly Clarkson “Extraordinary” – Liz Phair “Girls Do What They Want” – The Maine “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”– Cyndi Lauper “This One’s for the Girls” – Martina McBride “Run the World” – Beyoncé “Respect” – Aretha Franklin “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” – Shania Twain “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
Look For Less: Blake Lively 2/29/2012	Steal Blake’s cozy and chic look for class! The Sweetheart Skinny Jeans from Old Navy for $29.50 Black Bomber Jacket from Target for $35 Taupe 3/4-Sleeve Cardigan from Old Navy for $32 Plaid Infinity Scarf from Etsy.com for $20
Beating The Winter Blues 2/16/2012	I’ve had numerous conversations lately about how much the weather affects our moods. And with our unusual Missouri weather, it’s been a roller coaster ride lately. During our unseasonably warm February weather two weeks ago, I was cheerful and ready to take on the day. Once the rain and cold returned, I had no desire to do anything except sit in my room, watch reruns of Kourtney and Kim Take New York and eat Twizzlers. Here are five simple ways to beat the winter blues and boost your mood. Exercise – I know. I know. The last thing you want to do is walk to the gym, but a good workout can improve your mood no matter the season. It will boost your energy level, and then you can indulge in a hot shower when you’re done! If you can’t stand the thought of the treadmill one more time, try taking an upbeat class, such as Zumba or Hip-Hop. Listen to music – Make a playlist of the happiest songs you know. It’s hard not to sing along and smile. My suggestions are “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles, “Island in the Sun” by Weezer and “No Rain” by Blind Melon. Take a homework break to get up and dance to this playlist. Laugh – Take a break from required reading and spend the weekend reading a laugh-out-loud funny book. You can’t go wrong with Bossypants by Tina Fey or Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling. Or catch the latest episode of Modern Family on Hulu.
The Mizzou Rec Receives New Health Technology 2/2/2012	Students can now learn more about their bodies in the Mizzou Rec Center's Bod Pod. The Bod Pod is an advanced machine that measures body composition through air displacement. Used by the United States Military and the hit television show The Biggest Loser, the Bod Pod takes highly accurate measurements and the test only lasts five minutes!
Hillary Haaker On The Run For A Good Cause 2/2/2012	Sophomore Hillary Haaker ran the Disney Miracle Marathon Saturday, Jan. 7 to benefit the kids at Camp Barnabas. She tells Her Campus Mizzou about her experience with the camp and what inspired her during those long runs. Her Campus Mizzou: Tell us a little bit about the cause behind the marathon and why you chose to support it. Was it a cause close to your heart or something you've always wanted to do? Hillary Haaker: My sister and I volunteered at this summer camp called Camp Barnabas in high school. The camp is in Purdy, Mo., and has been fully adapted for kids with any disability to go and have a regular camp experience. It is such an inspiring place full of love and joy. It’s where kids get to be kids. That's their slogan, and it’s very accurate. My sister was just looking up races one day and saw that we could raise money to support our favorite camp and run at Disney World. She had never run a race, and I had done two half-marathons previously, so it was very spontaneous. We just said, "Let's go big." Unfortunately, she hurt herself early on and did that half while I did the full. HCM: How long did you train? HH: We trained for four months from Labor Day to New Year's Day. HCM: Did you ever consider giving up? What were some of your sources of inspiration and motivation? HH: I wouldn't say I ever thought about giving up, but there were plenty of early mornings where I had to ask myself why on earth I was waking up this early to go run 16 or 20 miles. The kids at camp were definitely a big inspiration. I wanted to run for the kids who couldn't even walk and the ones that are wheelchair-bound.

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