Central Universities Online Magazine Style Section http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:07:19 -0500 en-us 60 Studying abroad is becoming yet another requirement for a successful future not only in the minds of many college students throughout the country, but prospective employers as well. 'lt;b'gt;Ashley Karnowski'lt;/b'gt;, an apparel design student at Central Michigan University, knew this when she took off for an internship in London, U.K. For the past two months Karnowski has been finding out what it truly means to work in the fashion world, sewing mock-up after mock-up for spring and summer 2008 garments, steaming fabrics and running gowns to the likes of Uma Thurman. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/230 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/230 It's true, wearing too much of a good thing almost always looks bad. Not sure when enough is enough? 'lt;b'gt;Alexis Kowaleski'lt;/b'gt; is here with six simple tips for determining when you've gone too far - and how to avoid looking like a hot mess. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/193 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/193 It's true, boys - first impressions mean everything. How a man wears his suit provides insight into his character and individual style. People judge your image first because they have yet to get acquainted with the real you. Taking note from Nick Verreos and Andrae Gonzalo of 'lt;i'gt;Project Runway'lt;/i'gt; season two, 'lt;b'gt;Kateland Harris'lt;/b'gt; sets the ground rules for proper workplace attire. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/196 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/196 Central Michigan University has an exemplary apparel merchandising and design program. It's an intense program with highly qualified professors and it gives students the opportunity to study internationally. Those are just some of the reasons why 'lt;b'gt;Ashley Karnowski'lt;/b'gt;, a senior here at CMU, chose AMD as a major. Karnowski explains what makes AMD at CMU the place to be for aspiring designers and stylists. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/179 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/179 Last week's THREADS fashion show inside Finch Fieldhouse was the apparel merchandising and design department's 10th show. 'lt;b'gt;Jessica Mosley'lt;/b'gt; talks to those involved in the event about why it's so special, and 'lt;b'gt;Dave Williams'lt;/b'gt; has an exclusive photo shoot with some of the show's participants. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/186 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/186 There are many different hair conditions and problems, ranging from frizzy to oily, and flat to full. When it comes to treating these conditions, there are many home remedies that are said to work. But it is hard to determine if the home remedies really do live up to the hype. 'lt;b'gt;Amber Martin'lt;/b'gt; tests out a few better-known home hair care remedies and gets some surprising - and messy - results. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/176 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/176 Everyone went through that awkward phase; that time when a person struggles to find their own style and break away from the mold. For many, it comes during the transition from middle school to high school. In middle school, there is no such thing as personal style, because everyone dresses to fit in. But in high school, it's all about standing out. 'lt;b'gt;Amber Martin'lt;/b'gt; goes back to school to find out how personal styles evolve during the formative years that are middle and high school. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/166 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/166 When we open up our parent's yearbook, we laugh and points out crazy looks that we can't seem to believe were ever popular. Big, perm-fried hair, the neon-everything, the glasses, fanny packs and leg warmers, the high-top Nikes. But what will our kids say about us when they look at pictures from our teenage years? 'lt;b'gt;Sara Bohan'lt;/b'gt; dishes on the fashions of today that are destined for fanny pack-like shame. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/151 http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/Style/151