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Sunday, February 27 2011 19:17 |
At the end of last semester, I was inspired to try lilac polish, but couldn't find a shade that really worked for me. Luckily, this polish was a recent birthday present and I was eager to try the purple color. It actually appears greyer in person, but I'm a fan of its not too sweet undertones and it's reminiscent of a dreary London day: even as grey as the sky might be, London is still wonderful and beautiful.
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Sunday, February 27 2011 19:13 |
I am a self described nail polish junkie. My collection of lacquers which I've acquired in all sorts of ways, and the shades range from classic red to punky black and the glitteriest of glitter to the creamiest of mints.
In the polish diaries, I'll let you in on what color I'm currently rocking, so stay tuned (and please excuse my amateur photography skills!).
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Sunday, February 27 2011 18:44 |
Looking for an internship? UDress has the in with two amazing opportunities! One begins soon and the other is for summer 2011! Good luck!
Company: McCove Media, LLC
Title: Fashion Intern
Pay: Unpaid
Location: Newark, DE
To apply: Email resume to Kevin McCove at
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Details: A 10 week unpaid internship with potential for further employment with UDress model, Kevin McCove's company, McCove Media. Internships will be project based. Interns will conduct research on artist imagery with regards to fashion and develop potential new images.
Company: Lippe Taylor
Title: Consumer Goods Intern
Pay: Unpaid, but monthly subway fare stipends and tons of free food
Location: New York City
To apply: Email resume and any writing samples to Alicia Gentile at
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Details: A summer internship with Lippe Taylor, a public relations firm where former UDress publisher, Alicia Gentile works. Lippe Taylor deals with marketing different services and products geared towards women. Some of their clients include Nestle, Ikea, David's Bridal and Sally Beauty Supply.
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Monday, January 03 2011 16:30 |
Image: Ellen Kidd
Hosting the UDress Fall Fashion Event isn't a job for just anyone. From keeping the crowd entertained to keeping the acts flowing, it takes a certain kind of person to uphold such an event. So when the time came to select a master of ceremonies for the 2010 event, junior marketing major, Michael Davis aka Mikes Davis definitely fit the bill.
Last month, Michael and I sat down so he could tell me what it was like to host the event and all about his calling for rap.
"Kristin [Quail, event director,] asked me to be a musical guest. But then a few weeks before the show she called and asked me to host," Michael says. "It was fun and I had a great time. I like to talk and I like to perform so this was nice because I got to do both."
In addition to his hosting gig, Michael, who is also one of the hosts of "What in the Hall," on STN 49, got to show off his rapping skills just before the runway show began.
"The first line of any of my raps, I always throw in a free style," he explains. "I got a list of the stores and the ones I could rhyme well with, I threw in, but I wanted to make it fit with the show."
For Michael, rapping actually came pretty naturally when he began his career in high school.
"My junior year of high school, my boy had a MacBook and it had garage band," Michael says. "My friends and I would sit in a circle, like on 'That 70s Show,' and we'd all have a verse or we'd make one up on the spot."
From there, Michael found a way to incorporate his new found talent.
"For my final projects in high school, I chose to do raps-even for my AP calculus final," he laughs. "Come to think of it all of my projects for [high] school were raps."
When Michael came to UD as a freshman, he kept on rapping and started garnering a following of sorts.
"Freshman year I wrote a song called 'So Blazed Out of My Mind,' and performed on STN and free styled it at random parties, and people I never met before would see me and say, 'So Blazed Out of My Mind!' I was like 'damn!' I was getting positive feedback," he remembers.
It should come as no surprise that Michael's rapping caught on, as he's invested in his rapping no matter the time of day.
"I fall asleep to music, so I'm thinking in rhythm," Michael says. "When I'm walking down the street, I'm rapping out loud over a song that I'm listening to. I sit in class and write rhymes."
Michael, whose interest in music originally began when he started playing trumpet, has career aspirations when it comes to his rapping.
"I want to release a CD. I don't necessarily want to be famous, but I want someone to say that I influenced them," he says. "I want my kids to be able to say, 'daddy was a rapper.'"
For Michael, rapping is more than just a way to pass the time or a future job.
"In high school all I could stand to listen to was rap. I wanted to know what they were saying. Now nobody understands what I'm saying!" he jokes. "I want people to listen to it over and over again to understand and think about it. I want my songs to describe feelings that I can't find in other songs and it's the only way I know how."
Image: Permission of Michael Davis
View this article on hercampus.com/udel
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Sunday, November 21 2010 23:47 |
We love (and miss!) all of our UDress alums and we're so incredibly proud of all their achievements!
Former assistant fashion event chair, Kaylee Weight '10 is featured on AnnTaylor.com, giving her gift guide from the store. As a store stylist at Ann Taylor in New York City Kaylee knows a thing or two about fashion. Plus, her experiences with UDress couldn't hurt either, right?
Congrats Kaylee! You look gorgeous!
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Wednesday, October 27 2010 01:54 |
So seriously, how AWESOME, AMAZING, INCREDIBLE are our Fall Fashion Event promo poster and invite? Be on the lookout for our poster all over the UD campus!
With the theme of our issue, Movement, on our minds and inspiration from across the pond, we got to work. After some planning, we settled on a cast of gorgeous models and began scouting locations.
Shot in and around the bridge next to the train station on South College Avenue (in the blazing sun!), our models really worked it.
These beauties are the fabulous work of Gabrielle Balaban. The poster and invite were designed by the talented Mara Lindel.
Check out some of the other shots we caught that day and we'll see you on November 20th!
Photography by: Gabrielle Balaban
Models L-R: Mary Claire Whisler, Colin Lyons, Molly Wilcox, Liam Phibbs, Nataya Chonecadeedumrongkul, Jen Lavino, Ian Guthoff
Photography by: Gabrielle Balaban
Models L-R: Colin Lyons, Liam Phibbs, Mary Claire Whisler, Molly Wilcox, Ian Guthoff, Jen Lavino, Nataya Chonecadeedumrongkul
Photography by: Gabrielle Balaban
Model: Molly Wilcox
Photography by: Gabrielle Balaban
Model: Mary Claire Whisler
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Tuesday, October 26 2010 20:30 |
Senior Blue Hen, Siddiq Haynes, who is not only a friend of UDress, but was also featured in our Stylish Student Athletes article in the spring 2010 issue is up for an award and you can help!
Simply click here to vote for Siddiq to be named the captain of this very exclusive team (that he's already a part of!) of student athletes from various schools that participate in outstanding community service.
The voting polls will close on November 5th, so be sure to vote TODAY! For more information, check out the event on Facebook!
Picture taken behind the scenes of Siddiq's shoot for UDress Spring 2010. Property of Samantha Antopol/UDress Magazine.
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Tuesday, October 19 2010 21:56 |
At UDress Magazine, we're all about learning and reading. Zeynab told us what books are great for fashion reading, but if you're in need of a daily dose of fashion-based reading, check out some of my favorite blogs (in no order):
1. Cupcakes & Cashmere
2. Sea of Shoes
3. Fashion Toast
4. Teen Vogue (search "Samantha Antopol" to read my posts!)
5. The Cut Blog
6. Olsens Anonymous
7. College Fashionista
8. Her Campus (check out hercampus.com/udel)
9. Fashionista
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Monday, September 06 2010 16:36 |
I've blogged multiple times on how much I LOVE Mary-Kate and Ashley. Don't even get me started--I can recite all of the lyrics to their "You're Invited" Series and I can tell them apart in just about every picture, save for the early Full House days (that's Mary-Kate above, by the way).
ANYWAY, over the summer, I discovered the blog Olsens Anonymous (olsensanonymous.blogspot.com), which provides a catalog of style pictures of Mary-Kate and Ashley. Updated almost daily, this is a great place to get inspiration or just a daily dose of Olsen. Even if you don't agree with their clothing choices, they have made their mark on style...and I'm a fan!
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Monday, June 14 2010 19:02 |
Carlos Alonso, who was featured in our Stylish UD Athlete article in the Spring 2010 issue of UDress was just drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies!
Stay tuned for an interview with Carlos about his future plans and style!
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