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Escape Within Boston
Tuesday, April 10, 2012By
Everything changes when the weather changes. This is true especially for a city like Boston, where wind chill alone sends Bostonians flailing towards the nearest coffee shop for shelter. The thing about living in a chilly city, however, is that we’re all a great deal more appreciative the second the temperature goes anywhere near, or above, 60 degrees. All of a sudden we’re doing our work outside, taking the longer way to class, and smiling at fellow passengers on the T. It’s a magical thing. Yet when the sun is shining, most people seem to flock directly the Commons and the Public Gardens. While both of these places are beautiful and have undeniable charm they can get real crowded, real fast. Check out these other gems around the city of Boston where you could go to spend a lovely, sunny afternoon!
Boston University
Hop off the B line at the B.U. Central stop, walk through the stone archway, and arrive in the backyard of B.U. Here you’ll find a pleasant grassy area, scattered wooden benches, steely artwork, and a stairway that leads right to the Charles. It’s a lovely little oasis that allows you to get away from the bustle of a city for a little while, and maybe even get chummy with a few B.U law students.
Christian Science Center
Off the Symphony stop on the E line, the Christian Science Center is probably not the first place you’d think to go to spend an afternoon, but it’s actually a gorgeous space with a unique energy. The church itself is a marvel to look at, like something straight out of a plaza in Italy. In the summer, the pool next to the Church is full, offering a serene atmosphere only a few feet from the Pru. Though the Christian Science Center isn’t the best place to visit if you want to lounge around for a few hours, it’s definitely an ideal place to take a stroll when it’s just you and your iPod.
North End
At the entrance to the North End is a stretch of cool architectural space full of tables, chairs, and fountains in the summer. On one side of you are the lego-like buildings of the Financial District, and on the other are the brown and red rooftops of the North End. Grab a fresh fruit from the nearby Haymarket or, let’s be a real, a chocolate drizzle cannoli with ricotta cheese, and enjoy your surroundings.
Esplanade
The second it gets warm enough to tan, everyone and their mothers flock to the main dock on the Esplanade. However, if you walk either left or right from that dock, the esplanade offers a lot more! There are smaller, quainter docks along the Charles and dozens of benches that hardly every crowded. There also grassy areas beneath the parks willow trees, which you should definitely take advantage of during a sunset.
Ultra Music Festival in Miami
Monday, April 2, 2012By
Two weeks ago, I attended Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Florida. Best acts of the night were definitely JUSTICE, Dada Life and Carl Cox! Check out a few pictures from it!
Thrifting Around Boston!
Thursday, March 29, 2012By
We are in college and we are broke. Each week we watch our money slip away towards our dry-cleaning, bills, Starbucks and weekend shenanigans. That leaves us little time left for shopping- and style is important. Our personal style allows each of us to stand out in this big Boston city. So, where can we buy those stop-and-stare pieces and still afford food? Thrifting is a godsend. It allows us to keep some money in our pockets and refrain from supporting corporate stores which put all of our local favorites out of business. Don’t forget you can sell clothes you no longer want and get money in return. So check out some of these thrift stores to buy and sell at!
Poor Little Rich Girl
121 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA
http://www.
Poor Little Rich Girl was voted Best Vintage in Boston in 2011. The relatively small thrift shop is separated in two rooms- both packed full of treasures. The main room sells recent clothing and accessories from stores such as Gap, Urban Outfitters, Old Navy etc., but the employees make sure to only take interesting pieces.
The second room is the vintage room, filled with past pieces dating back decades. Each piece sold Poor Little Rich Girl is special and unique- most being funky or classic beauty.
Spring is at our fingertips- but the weather isn't quite there yet. As Lady Gaga called it on her twitter, mint colors (pastels) are in for the spring, as well as floral prints! Here’s some pieces sold at Poor Little Rich Girl that meet the pastel trend but are for the weather as well.
The Garment District
200 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
http://www.garmentdistrict.
The Garment District offers basically anything you’d want to find. This thrift shop is two overzealous stories with endless clothes- do not plan to see it all in one, or even five trips. The first floor offers clothes priced by the pound- and each pound is ONE DOLLAR. They organize clothes in an OCD type fashion- with categories as specific as ‘60s and 70s Women’s Suits’. For the thrifter who knows what he or she wants- this is ideal.
And don’t worry- if acid wash jeans make a comeback, they have an entire organized rack of ‘em. Another fun trend to try out is the pastels of the vintage 20s-40s women’s tops. They are an exciting fashion trip to the past. These delicate sequined and beaded tops are classic and fun for spring- and most are a mere $20 or less!
The Garment District offers walls of sunglasses, and hundreds of shoes- ranging from all color shades of cowboy boots to platform heels from the 70s. The heels and cowboy boots are certainly worthy of being checked out.
The first floor of the Garment District is known for two things. One being an excessive amount of costumes- jewelry, bedazzled bras, flapper dresses, and of course, DJ Pauly D headphones. The second part- which is the most exciting part of the Garment District- is the clothes-by-the-pound section. With such an abundant amount of clothes coming in on a daily basis, low-end or out-of-date clothes are literally tossed into a massive pile. This is not for the beginning thrifter (or anyone afraid of pawing through things). For some though, it’s a haven. Do you know how many shirts equal a pound? A lot. Personally, I have succeeded in finding a wool blazer, floral-patterned dress, and cropped sweater in ‘the pile’, for a total less than $2. So check it out!
Other awesome thrift shops around Boston include:
Buffalo Exchange
180 Harvard Ave (In Allston) Boston, MA and
http://www.buffaloexchange.
Goodwill
520 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
965 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
470 West Broadway, Boston, MA
678 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA
http://www.goodwill.org/
Don’t forget Goodwill! Honestly. Some of the best pieces in my wardrobe are from Goodwill. Prices are cheap, and most have an abundance of of colorful and printed sweaters. Goodwill, however, only takes donations, so don’t go there looking for money. Try not to be put off by the fact that it’s not a trendy thrift store- there’s gold to be found, promise.
Good luck on your thrifting adventures, and let these fun, fresh, floral and pastel new articles take you into spring!
What's In Her Bag: Lorena Mora
Tuesday, March 13, 2012By
Lorena Mora is our branch's Campus Correspondent and President! She is a Senior Writing for Film & TV major -- here's what's in her bag!
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1) I juggle school, two jobs and leading roles in 3 on-campus extracurriculars -- I'd be completely lost without my planner, which is chock-full of lists, post-its, reminders, and occasional notes for scripts I want to write.
2) My commute to and from campus is nearly 45 minutes some days! I've gotten into the habit of reading instead of listening to music, and it's been great. I'm reading this for a class -- it's a terrific read about Hollywood that I highly recommend to anyone getting into a competitive field -- aka everyone at Emerson!
3) I'm near-sighted, which isn't a complete tragedy, but sometimes makes it hard to read what's on the board in class. These are "Crosby" frames from Warby Parker.
4) I keep my keys on this Marc Jacobs coin pouch, which also holds my ID, T Pass and some spare change!
5) I don't smoke, but I always take matchbooks from bars and restaurants to keep in my bag. One time, when I saw him in concert with his band Dead Man's Bones, Ryan Gosling asked for a matchbook -- GUESS WHO HAD ONE?!?!
6) You can take the girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of the girl -- I've had this Vera Bradley wallet FOREVER.
7) I own more Bath & Body Works mini body sprays than the average person. In my bag now: Moonlight Path.
8) Revlon's Just Bitten Lip Stain in "Twilight" is the perfect color -- I rarely wear lipstick, because I love lip stains so much.
9) Mascara, mascara, mascara. It's my make-up staple -- this one's Maybelline's Falsies.
10) Maybelline's Baby Lips -- The windy corner of Boylston/Tremont can be super harsh on my lips, so I always keep something like this around.
Smokey Eyes in Six Steps!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012By
Going away for Spring break and need a change in your usual makeup routine? Here is a detailed and simple way to achieve the perfect smokey eye for a night out.
Step 1: Put white in the inner most 1/3 of your eyelid.
Step 2: Use a medium gray on the rest of your eyelid.
Step 3: Use a black (or dark gray) in the crease of your eye. Make a V with the black along your upper lash line.
Step 4: Use the white again on your brow bone. Then use the same brush to blend all colors on your lid. Don’t be shy about blending it; this step is what neatens the colors on the lid.
Step 5: Use the black (or medium gray) on your bottom lash line. Smudge it with your finger.
Step 6: Apply eyeliner along upper lash line. How thick or thin is your preference. A cute addition is a winged-eyeliner. Smudge the eyeliner with a smudger (attached to the other end of a pencil eyeliner) or Q-tip.
Step 7: Finish with a layer of black mascara.
A special thanks to Noelle Plourde for offering her makeup skills.
Emerson Style
Tuesday, February 21, 2012By
Everyday is a fashion show here at Emerson. Want to roll out of bed in your pajamas for your 8 am? Think again, unless you are prepared to deal with some harsh stares. Prior to coming here, College Prowler taught me that if you die your hair purple, you are not fashion-foward enough. Boylston is spotted with colors, patterns, unconventional hairstyles, and ripped tights.
Only at Emerson is it acceptable to shave half of your head, wear Louboutins to class, shred your tights, and wear your grandfather's clothes all in a single outfit. Our students take fashion seriously. Her Campus has done a wonderful job covering trends in fashion and beauty, but there was one thing that I felt was missing: a fashion photo blog. So here it is. The new Her Campus Fashion Photo Blog. Dress to impress ladies and gentlemen (although thats most likely already in your nature) because my lens will find you.
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Bag, Joey Polino '14
Blair Li, Film Production '14
Vanessa Rodriguez, Writing for Film and Television '14
Melanie Ghaffari, Film Production '14
Vanessa Rodriguez, Writing for Film and Television '14
Crystal Yuen, Communication Studies '14
