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10 design essentials

fall 2010

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FALL MUST HAVES

RUNWAY TO REAL WAY

SADA NASHVILLE

LOOK GOOD, DO GOOD

WHAT’S IN YOUR MAKE UP BAG?

TAILGATE MAKEUP

GYMS TO JOIN

FITNESS APPAREL

WHAT IS INTERIOR DESIGN?INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS TEN DESIGN ESSENTIALSHOSTING HOW- TO’S

INTERNATIONAL FASHIONDATE NIGHTTHREE’S COMPANYTHE WRITINGS ON THE WALL

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IN THIS ISSUE

On the banks of the Red Cedar,

There’s a school that’s known to all; Its specialty is winning,

And those Spartans play good ball; Spartan teams are never beaten, All

through the game they’ll fight; Fight for the only colors, Green and White. Go right through

for MSU, Watch the points keep growing. Spartan teams are bound to win, They’re fighting with a

vim. Rah! Rah! Rah! See their team is weakening. We’re going to win this game. Fight! Fight! Rah!

Team, Fight! Victory for MSU. On the banks of the Red Cedar,There’s a school that’s known to all; Its

specialty is winning, And those Spartans play good ball;Spartan teams are never beaten, All through the game

they’ll fight; Fight for the only colors, Green and White. Go right through for MSU, Watch the points keep

growing. Spartan teams are bound to win, They’re fighting with a vim. Rah! Rah! Rah! See their team

is weakening, We’re going to win this game. Fight! Fight! Rah! Team, Fight! Victory for MSU.

On the banks of the Red Cedar,There’s a school that’s known to all; Its specialty is winning,

And those Spartans play good ball;Spartan teams are never beaten, All through the

game they’ll fight; Fight for the only colors, Green and White. Go

right through for MSU, Watch the points

VIMWEB EDITOR

KERRY CHERESKIN

LAUREN CHRISTOPHERSON

JULIE CHRISTOPHERSON

LAUREN BURKHART

KATIE DIXON

LAUREN KOTLARCZYK

LAUREN DRAGO

JEANNE JANUTOL

EMILY DRAKE

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

MANAGING EDITOR

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

BEAUTY DIRECTOR

WOMEN’S FASHION DIRECTOR

MEN’S FASHION DIRECTOR

MARKETING DIRECTOR

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

COPY EDITORS

FACULTY ADVISOR

FOUNDERS

CONTACT

PRINTER

PR DIRECTOR

KERRY CHERESKINJULIE CHRISTOPHERSON

LAUREN CHRISTOPHERSON

KERRY CHERESKINJULIE CHRISTOPHERSON

LAUREN CHRISTOPHERSON

LAUREN BURKHARTJULIE CHRISTOPHERSON

LAUREN DOHERTYEMILY DRAKE

LAUREN MONTEMURRI

LAUREN BURKHARTKATIE DIXON

JACKIE SMITH

LAUREN DRAGO

DIANA DOUGLAS

JESSE WIZA

EMILY DRAKE

JEANNE JANUTOL

DANIELLE LAUHOFF

LAUREN MONTEMURRI

ZIEV BERESHMEGAN HELBERELLEN LUTLEYMELISSA SULLIVAN

DANIELLE NICOLE DEVOSS

JD GRAPHIC

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LAYOUT DIRECTORLAUREN KOTLARCZYK

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Letter from the editors

WOMEN’S TRENDSReturn To Femininity

AnimalMilitary

Classics

Dress $76, Yuki at Topshop; topshop.comNeves Clutch, $79, Nine West; ninewest.comLace Skirt, Stylist’s OwnJacket $148, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com

Bag $395, Kate Spade; katespade.comVest $95 BB Dakota at Piperlime; piperlime.comScarf $38, Echo at Nordstrom; nordstrom.com

Jacket $228, J.Crew; jcrew.comShoes $168, Anthropologie; anthropologie.comShirt Jacket $136, Eight Sixty at Piperlime; piperlime.com

Jacket, Stylist’s Own.Boots $448, Cole Haan; colehaan.com.Hat $48, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com.

“Its time to stand your ground soldier because military boots and jackets are ambushing the streets. Feeling like this mission is too dangerous? Try accessories in army green!”

Dress ‘em up or dress ‘em down the classics are here to stay. These wardrobe staples can be paired with any new trend for a look that is refreshingly familiar.

After last season’s masculine edge, it is only time that we express everything that is best about being a girl.From lace to high waist, everything with a feminine touch is in this season.

Animal Instincts: show off your inner lioness in a daring animal print.

FALL FASHION Photography by: Jillian Slingerland

All cloththing, model’s own

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Orange ObsessedRUNWAY TO REAL WAY

Old Navy Wool-Blend Peacoat, $59.50, Oldnavy.comWhitney Eve: Photo by Giovanni Giannoni

Grey Days NeverLooked So Good

Aryn K. Zipper Jacket, $92, piperlime.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Enamel Logo Ring, $48, Bloomingdales Stores

O.P.I. Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It Nail Lacquer, $9, OPI.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs: Photo by Robert Mitra, WWD

Camel [Is] Back

L.A.M.B. Guru in Cognac Suede, $245, Nordstrom stores

Women’s Buckled Button-Front Leather Jackets, $199, oldnavy.com

(Above) Jill Stuart, Photo by Talaya Centeno, WWD

(Right) Tory Burch, Photo by John Aquino, WWD

Juicy Couture Anita, $250, Nordstrom stores

MEN’S TRENDS

Ditch those smelly worn out gym shoes and trade them in for some boat shoes. It’s been the choice footwear of Ivy Leaguers for years. They’re more comfortable than dress shoes and get better with age, these shoes make it look like you just stepped off of your yacht on

Lake Michigan.

Cardigans aren’t just for your professors anymore. As the crisp cool air chills you and your beer during this weekend’s tailgate, stay warm with a cozy wool cardigan. Better looking than your beat up high school wrestling hoodie, pair the cardigan with a plain t-shirt, or when things really start to cool down layer it over an oxford.

Skinny ties are a clever way to dress up casual outfit without feeling stuffy like a cubicle dweller. On the other hand, knitted ties are an often forgot about alternative to the silk ties that hang from the necks of every boss you’ve ever had. Bringing new texture to an otherwise dull part of an outfit, the knit tie is a way to bring an unexpected element to your ensemble.

This fall, choose dark wash jeans. Lose the acid wash, fake worn-in look. Don’t pay extra for those holes- wear them in yourself. Make sure to go dark this season. — JESSE WIZA

Summer may be over but the sun still shines. Look for something classic. Leave the “sporty” shades to Lance Armstrong and think 1950’s fighter pilot. Try wayfarers, aviators, or those really circular frames that John Lennon wore circa early Yoko days (if you’re feeling really edgy). A manufacturer from Greenville, South Carolina that’s been making frames since the Civil War. If your Grandpa says the brand sounds familiar, he’s probably right, since they were a sunglasses supplier for the U.S. Military in WWII.

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Who are some of your favorite designers & what are some stores that you frequently visit? My favorite is Zara, I really like that store, as well as H&M. I also love Kate Spade, she knows women are human too! Her bags are so functional.

In elementary school, we sat at our desks gazing up at old frumpy women adorned with apple pins and holiday sweaters. In high school, there were the gym teachers who owned nothing but tracksuits. Since entering college though, sartorially speaking, things have gotten much better. Boat shoes, monogrammed briefcases and bowties all up for viewing at the front of your lecture hall. Here at VIM Magazine, we scoured through classrooms all over campus looking for the most stylish professors. Last spring, just before finals week madness really let loose on campus I had the chance to sit down with Interior Design Instructor Kelly Hong in the Human Ecology Building. Kelly Hong

What about style icons? Do you have any particular ones?I like the classic icons, like Audrey Hepburn. I liked her even more when I read an article and found out she was really strict on herself. I thought she was just naturally thin, but then I found out she really tries hard to keep up her image and be iconic. You have to try.

Do you have any fashion rules for yourself? I never buy things in sets… Just like interior design, you never buy a whole bedroom set or dining room set; we try not to do that. Even coordinating a handbag and shoes, there’s no rules now days, it’s more free. There are some people who have to have this and that match, but I don’t. I have fun mixing and matching, it’s just like how I design my spaces too. Coming from a more eclectic background I was exposed to differ-ent places (Hong lived in South Korea until she was 13, when her family then moved to Thailand) and styles, like South East Asian and Asian and then coming here to the US, as well as studying European style. Sometimes I also mix modern and antique pieces, so that’s kind of like the way I dress up. I think with design, there are still the same kind of basic concepts you can apply to fashion.

Hong began her career at Michigan State as an undergrad international transfer student from

Thailand and studied Interior Design. Following graduation, she worked in San Francisco for a few years until she returned back to East Lansing with her husband to study more and become involved

with research. When asked if she is considering going back into the field of design, “Right now

I’m just enjoying being a teacher. I’m able to offer what I learned in the real world to my students.”

What are some ideas you try to emphasize to your design students?

I want to emphasize passion. I think a lot of them think it’s more of a glamorous job.

There are a lot of sleepless nights, but if you have passion, you can do it. You need

to be open up to different ideas. It’s the best way to improve yourself. That idea certainly

applies to fashion too, because trends and designers are always changing it’s impor-

tant not to get stuck in a rut but always be willing to try new things.

What are your favorite kinds of accessories? I like earrings. I think they can transform a look. I could have an average outfit, but with glamor-ous earring they can really make the outfit look great. I wear a lot of my mom’s jewelry. I learned to dress from looking at her. She’s more formal, but I really like to carry this Céline handbag that used to be hers. It’s still in great shape because my mother took great care of it when it was hers, I think when she bought it she knew she wanted to give it to me someday.

Do you have any advice for poor col-lege students who want to look stylish

on a tight budget? Invest in accessories. It’s what I learned

from my mom. An outfit can be anything, but the accessories can be a better quality and it looks more put together. Also, you don’t need a new outfit for each event or

occasion. A lot of people here do that. In my family growing up, we would look back into

what we already owned and use that. You don’t always need new stuff.

—JESSE WIZA

If you have a stylish professor you’d like to recommend to VIM, send us an email at vimmagazine@gmail.com

STYLISH PROFESSOR

Sixteen Michigan State University fashion designers took MSU’s new slogan “We’ve always been green,” to the next level at an April 23 eco-friendly fashion show, hosted by director James Cameron and his wife Suzy Amis Cameron in Nashville, Tennessee. “It was really cool having one of the most successful directors asking me how I created my dress,” Lauren Paulauskas, an MSU Apparel and Textile Design senior, says of auctioning off her dress at the “Southern Shores” fundraising fashion show and silent auction.Pau-lauskas’ dress, which was ninety-two percent sus-tainable, sold for five-hundred-dollars at the silent auction, with proceeds going to MUSE Global, a nonprofit school that Amis Cameron founded with sister, Rebecca Amis. Paulauskas, who gravitates towards structural details and avant garde inspired collections, created her dress entirely from plastic trash bags. “I recycled old, unused trash bags and melted them down with a fabric iron to create the dress,” Paulauskas says.“I was able to take some-thing that was meant for one purpose and really gave it a second life,” the designer added of her black and white, red carpet ball gown. The sixteen MSU students from the “Special Topics: Innovative Approaches in Apparel Design” course were the only non-pro-fessional designers at the April 23 fashion show, which tied into the 40th anniversary of Earth Day April 22. The students, which were invited by the Camerons, were chosen for the show after Amis Cameron chose MSU senior Jillian Granz’s eco-friendly dress as the winner for the “Red Carpet Green Dress” competition, which Amis Cameron wore to the Academy Awards. “It was a good expe-rience to see how a runway show works,” added Jennifer Nicole Henry, one of the sixteen MSU designers, of the fashion show. “Just for MSU to pay for all of us to go down to Nashville was a great experience,”Henry, an Apparel and Textile Design senior, proudly said of her university. Henry’s dress was made of organic hemp silk and was eighty-nine percent sustainable. She had originally made a dress out of bamboo but wasn’t pleased with the final product. So, she decided to redo her design using the hemp silk and was able to pull off her green gown in only eight days. “I wanted it to look like it could be worn down the red carpet, also wanted some-thing organic, simple and flattering.” Henry, the Fundraising Chair of SADA, says she pulls much of her inspiration from nature, who will soon begin working on a mini swimsuit line made from unexpected textures such as leather and fur. Look for Henry’s and Paulauskas’ collections at the next MSU Student Apparel Design Association’s next fashion show during the 2011 Spring Semester.—JACKIE SMITH

I was able to take something that was meant for one purpose and really gave it a second life

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STUDENT DESIGNERSNashville Bound

TOMS SHOESCorporate with a Conscience

If you remain as yet unaware of the incredible, humanitarian company that is TOMS Shoes, we don’t know where you’ve been. Begun by American traveler Blake Mycoskie after an eye-opening trip to Argentina, TOMS is based out of Santa Monica, Calif. and relies solely on word-of-mouth to gain customers and followers. Each purchase of one pair of shoes prompts the sending of a new pair of shoes to a child in need.

Mycoskie’s passion has inspired folks all around the country and the world. In addition, all TOMS employees, once they’ve reached a certain level of seniority, are sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to witness the fruits of their labor. If that isn’t encouraging enough, the support TOMS has garnered as a company has further penetrated the globe in the grand annual event “One Day Without Shoes,” the next of which is taking place April 5, 2011. On this day individuals around the world voluntarily opt to go barefoot for an entire 24-hour period.

Convinced? We are too. On the following page are VIM’s favorite TOMS for fall. Also, if you’re interested in TOMS or becoming involved with related MSU organizations, check out the following student groups: TOMS Shoes, ONE MSU and the MSU International Volunteer Action Corps.

To purchase TOMS visit toms.com or, if you’re traveling to Ann Arbor, Mich. sometime soon (though we’re not quite sure why you would be — kidding!), check out Bivouac or YCI stores.—EMILY DRAKE

Four MSU students, wearing TOMS, hang out by the Red Cedar on campus (Photos by Luke Miller)

LadiesGents

Clockwise from above: Grey Gingham Check

(from the Vegan collec-tion), $54; Cinnamon

Cord, $54

Clockwise from left: Orchid cord, $54; Red Canvas, $44; and Earle Organic Cotton (from the Vegan collection), $54

WHAT’S IN YOUR

MAKE UP BAG?

What are the beauty products that you use religiously? The products that cause you panic when they are almost out? The products that you carry both in your makeup bag, and your school bag? We asked Michigan State fashionistas their favorite products and why they swear by them. —LAUREN DRAGO

“I use this everyday when my hair is damp, it makes my hair dry so much straighter, even days when I don’t use straightening shampoo. It maintains frizz too!” Tresemme Anti Frizz Secret Smoothing Crème- Joelle Montier, Junior

What’s in your makeup bag? Tell us about your favorite products and you can be featured in the magazine! Let us know at dragolau@msu.edu

“Smackers always keeps my lips moisturized no matter the season and the different flavors are really fun!”

“I wouldn’t go anywhere without it. It gives both volume and length to my lashes.”

Smackers Chapstick - Marianna Lochirco SophomoreCovergirl Lashblast Mascara- Nicole Wood, Sophomore

“It’s like air-brushing in a can that is easy and simple to do yourself.Plus it makes you look flawless!”Dior Air- Flash Spray Foundation- Vanessa Santarossa, Senior

PRIMP WITHPOMEGRANATE

Pomegranate has recently taken over in the world of beauty products. From face masks and body oils, to chap stick and body cream, beauty shelves are filled with products featuring the round, ruby-colored fruit. So what is behind this sweet-smelling trend? Pomegranates originated in the Middle East, but eventually made their way to the Mediterranean. In 1769, Spanish settlers introduced the pomegranate tree to California. Today, 75% of the country’s pomegranate supplies come from California. Pomegranate season begins in late August, with the peak season in November and early December. A pomegranate contains 840 arils, which are seed-like sacs of juice that contain the pomegranate seed. Unlike typical fruit, the arils are the edible — and delicious — part of the fruit. The juice inside the aril is sweet with a hint of tartness, and the seed contains valuable fiber. A delectable treat that is low in calories — so why is it popping up in beauty products? The secret is inside the aril, where oil is pressed from the seeds. Pomegranate oil is the common ingredient found in these beauty products, and the benefits that the oil provides is reason enough to start stocking up on pomegranate products, aside from the lovely scent. Pomegranate oil is extremely rich in antioxidants, which helps improve skin health and appearance. Antioxidants fight against free radicals that can cause premature aging and wrinkles. Pomegranate oil also contains a form of phytoestrogen, which supports hormonal balance and skin health. Not only will it moisturize your skin, but it can also soothe skin irritations such as dry skin, sunburn, eczema and psoriasis. Aside from the health benefits for your skin, pomegranate oil helps protect the body against inflammation, which can be triggered by many factors such as stress, poor diet, or toxins. Controlling this inflammatory reaction minimizes the risk of illness and disease. Pomegranate oil also contains important vitamins and minerals that support immune, metabolic and circulatory health, such as potassium, magnesium, C, B1, and B2. Priced at $1-2 a piece, Pomegranates are friendly to all college budgets. If the taste isn’t reason enough to start adding them to your Meijer shopping list, the health benefits (and of course, the smell) in pomegranate beauty products should be.— LAUREN DRAGOWeleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, $28, Whole FoodsMurad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask, $22.50, Sephora Stores Fresh Pomegranate Conditioning Hair Rinse, $26, fresh.com

As we reluctantly replaceour gladiator sandalsand sundresses with Uggs and Northfaces, the colors and trends forthe fall are something to look forward to amid the cooling temperatures. Two of the most exciting shadesthat are gracing therunways— and pop sensationLady GaGa’s nails—come from fashion manicurist Deborah Lippmann’s collection of nail polishes.

Famous for her effervescent collection of polish with flakes of sparkle that dazzlenails, Lippmann lives upto her reputation withtwo new fall colors. Lippmann, inspired by musicwhen titling the colors,created Across the Universeand Bad Romance, which capture fall’s dark yet sophisticated trend.Marveled by the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, Lippmann wanted to fashion a color that

BEAUTY TREND

encapsulates both space and time in one bottle. With a

little experimentation and a lot of artistry, Lippmann for-

mulated Across the Universe, a stellar mix of metallic blue and

green glitter that blend into a translucent navy. Named after

The Beatles’ hit tune, this extraterrestrial shade was seen

SPARKLING AUTUMN HUES

on the models

at the Lela Rose Fall 2010 fashion show.

With her client and muse Lady GaGa in mind,

Lippmann designed Bad Romance, the namesake of

GaGa’s popular dance song. Lippmann wanted to chan-nel Lady GaGa’s eccentric and mysterious style in a

fusion of chunky magenta glitter against a black base. The rosy graffiti of sequins

gives full coverage in just one coat. If Lady GaGa ap-

proves, so do we.—LAUREN DRAGO

OTHER TEAMS

Will Be Green With EnvyOPI Nail Polish in Here Today, Aragon Tommorow ($7.99, opi.com)

Urban Decay Stardust Eyeshadow in Griffith ($20, Sephora)

Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Green Glow ($7.99, Walgreens)

Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Shattered ($18, Sephora)

Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Shattered ($18, Sephora)

OPI Nail Polish Green-wich Village ($7.99, opi.com)

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With tailgate season in full swing, try these green gems to show off your school spirit. After all, being a Spartan is always in style!

&What To Use What to Avoid

BEAUTY BLUNDERS

We are all guilty of using all sorts of cosmetics to cover up blemishes and other imperfections on their skin. We assume makeup that is labeled natu-ral is safe and tend to slather on as much of it as possible (especially when that pugnacious zit won’t go away!). However, often applying too much of these “healthy” products cause even more ceaseless breakouts and blotchy skin. So what is really in these so-called “organic” products?

—SARAH JONES

FOUNDATIONWhile searching for the perfect foundation, watch for ‘D&C red 19’ on the ingredient’s list. If this chemical is found in a foundation, it means that particular makeup includes a lot of oil and artificial coloring, which clogs pores. The Body Shop’s Glow Enhancer ($14) provides a long-lasting, natural-look-ing coverage that will not rub off on clothes. It also contains marula oil, which helps repair your skin’s moisture barrier.

FACE POWDERSShoppers tend to look for an organic facial powder that is nourishing to skin. Take time to learn about the ingredients and steer clear of bismuth oxychlo-ride, an inorganic white pigment that usually causes an itching or burning reaction to many skin types. Try Clinique’s Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder ($ 19). This product is an oil-free, shine-ab-sorbing formula that maintains a fresh feel, even after being worn all day.

LIP COLORFinding a lipstick or lip gloss that won’t dry out your lips is always a challenge. Maybelline New York’s Moisture Extreme Lipcolor ($7.50) includes SPF -15 protection, which will protect lips from sun damage and keep lips moist. With 56 beautiful shades, there is a color that will be sure to compliment any skin tone. Sephora’s Super Shimmer Lip Gloss ($ 10) is another type of lip wear that not only coats lips with glistening color, but stays on for long periods of time without making your lips flaky and irritated.

EXTENDED BEAUTY TIPSThere are also ways to have smooth, even skin without putting on makeup.

•Avoid touching your face. This can spread bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. •Don’t over-wash your face. Washing your face more than once a day can strip your skin’s natural oils, which protect your face from outside bacteria.•Protect your skin from UV rays. Be sure to apply sunscreen daily! Extreme tanning will cause dam-age to skin that will eventually lead to wrinkles and increase your risk of skin cancer.

The key to flawless skin is staying away from harmful radicals that can cause breakouts and irritation. With a little makeup and moderate care, your skin will be glowing instantly!

Are you struggling to fend off the freshman fifteen? Or perhaps, find yourself tired and drained before an exam? Choosing the right foods to eat in the cafeteria may help fight these dilemmas and lead to a healthy,happy college career. To be health-conscious on campus is first and foremost because everything you do depends on what you eat; it’s all about how you start your day. According to dietetics senior Mary Montoya, “a good breakfast would be something like high fiber oatmeal with fruit on top like blueberries, strawberries or bananas. The fiber will keep you full longer and the fruit has good natural sugars to wake you up and get you motivated. Pair it with a small glass of orange juice, or low fat milk because the milk is high in protein.” If you follow Mary’s advice, you should be feeling energized and ready to start your day! For more tips, read on!

HEALTHY EATINGON CAMPUS

Q & A WITHMARY MONTOYA:

Q: What should you include in your diet the day of an exam to help you focus?A: Your diet is not just important the day of the exam, it can be important a few days before. Stay away from fried or high fat foods and look for things like pineapple (it naturally helps you focus!), a few glasses of water, and protein. Good sources of protein would be salad with chicken or nuts (such as almonds) on it, a turkey sandwich, or toast with peanut butter. Keep the meats lean and eat lots of brain food like fruits and veggies!

Q: Because dining halls offer you unlimited quantities of food in one sitting, what can you do to limit your portion sizes?A: The tray-less option in the dining halls was a great step. Not only can you carry less, you don’t take extra things. The plate and bowl sizes in the cafeterias are pretty well portioned, so just make sure that you don’t go up several times refilling them. It also helps if you start your meal with salad. Not only does salad fill you up so you don’t engorge on unhealthy things, but you tend to make better food choices afterwards because you feel good about what you just ate.

Q: Do you have any extra tips that go along with eating well?A: Exercise is part of a good diet and healthy lifestyle. Walking or riding your bike to class instead of taking the bus is probably the best exercise because it burns a lot of fat. Going to the gym regularly is important as well. While cardio is important to fit into your work out regimen, lifting weights is also essential, especially for women, as it can help decrease the onset of osteoporosis. Muscle naturally burns more calories, so the more muscle one has the more calories they burn at rest. Plus, who doesn’t want a nice, toned body?

Q: What should you avoid eating in the cafeteria?

A: Fried Foods! Fried foods are the worst, they don’t fill you up, they can put you in a bad mood, the trans fat in them are not good, and overall they are an unhealthy choice. Also avoid the pre-made salads such as potato salad and pasta salads; they contain tons of hidden calories like mayonnaise.

Q: What should you choose for a snack at Sparty’s while studying?A: Cheese stick, yogurt, or trail mix. These are all good options because they have good sugars in them (not refined) and yield a good amount of protein which can help you focus. Drink wise; tea, water, and Gatorade are good drink options.

According to Lucy Danziger, editor-in-chief of SELF magazine, dieters who ate almonds every day shed 62 percent more weight and 56 percent more fat than those who abstained. That’s pretty impressive! Not only are almonds proved to flatten your belly and help speed weight loss but they are also proven factors in heart health, lowering cancer risk, boosting energy, adding shine to your hair and helping skin stay young. Now that’s one powerful snack.

Often times we make excuses to avoid the gym, but not having anything to wear should not be one of them. Hauling a gym bag onto the CATA to your 8am Chemistry class is not something worth looking forward to. With the help of athletic wear companies, the ‘class to gym’ look can be stylish and easily pulled off.

Lululemon Athletica is a fantastic company that has been able to transcend from the stereotypical gym attire. They offer men’s and women’s clothing that shows off personal style through the use of bright colors and sustainable materials.

Transform a sweatband into a fashion statement. Just slip one on before your workout and you can instantly attract attention from fellow runners. The Luon Headband is two inches thick and as the name says, is made with their signature luon® fabric. These headbands are so adorable; you’ll want one in every color.The closest Lululemon store for MSU students is located at the Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan. All Lululemon stores across the nation offer in-store complimentary yoga classes. The Somerset location offers Sunday morning yoga to its customers. Lululemon really wants their customers to become involved with their clothing and the lifestyle that accompanies it. For more information visit Lululemon’s website at www. Lululemon.com

—LAUREN DOHERTY & ALLISON DOHERTY

Lululemon offers a variety of bottoms to go along with the hoodie. The Astro Pant is a popular choice, because of its slimming, low rise fit. This pant is perfect for yoga, pilates, or the gym. Made with Lululemon’s signature luon® fabric, the pants are breathable with a four way stretch for support. The Astro Pant waistband can be worn high or rolled down for a different rise.

One of Lululemon’s bestsellers is their Remix Lulu Hoodie. This hoodie is made from warm, thick, preshrunk cotton fleece that is ideal for layering. It also has a large hood and scuba collar to keep your head and neck warm. All Lululemon hoodies are available in an assortment of vibrant colors.

Astro Pant

Luon Headband

ATHLETICAPPAREL

Namaste

—MOLLY MANN& KATIE STARRS

DRESS UP YOUR WALLS

Room Essentials Wall Art, $9.99, Target, www.target.comOrganic Rococo Mirror, $398.00, Anthropologie, www.anthropologie.com

Greenfield Collection

Unique pieces at fair priceswhy spend more on home furnishings when you can

buy beautiful antiques for less?

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In Historic Old Town

“It was perfect,” gushed Amit Chowdhry, Michigan State University supply chain management graduate.

Chowdhry is referring to his marriage pro-posal to longtime girlfriend Monica Narula, both 2006 MSU graduates. While freshmen living in East Neighborhood, the two met and hit it off from the start. During the pair’s first year together, Narula resided in 417 W. Holmes Hall where the couple spent many hours together. Remem-bering this, Chowdhry contacted the Holmes Hall human resources department in late July with the hopes of proposing in that very same room.

Thrilled at the opportunity to contribute to the couple’s happy moment, Holmes employ-ees cooperated with Chowdhry every step of the way, ensuring that he was in possession of the keys for a two-day period with ample time to make everything perfect. Chowdhry took full advantage of this by picking up the keys one day before his planned proposal and decorating the room with memorabilia from their time together, among other special details.

On Saturday, Aug. 28, Chowdhry, with the help of his soon-to-be brother-in-law, led Narula from her home in Farmington Hills, Mich. to East Lansing under the premise that they were to help her brother move into his new apartment (he began medical school the following week). Once there, the couple ven-tured to Narula’s former hall for “nostalgic” purposes, or so she thought.

“It went totally perfect… I convinced (Monica) that I was gonna take some pictures in front of her old room, but instead of tak-ing pictures I took a video to capture the moment,” said Chowdhry. “Then, I convinced

(her) to go inside so we could take a pic-ture there.” As if the proposal and setting weren’t enough, Chowdhry had his brother, sister-in-law and brother-in-law paint the Rock outside of the MSU Auditorium. On it were the words, “Congratulations Amit and Monica from your bothers and your bhabhi.” “Bhabhi” is the Hindi word for “sister-in-law.”

Now engaged for over a month, the two couldn’t be more thrilled. So, Spartans, you never know where you might meet that perfect person. Keep that in mind and take a chance next time you notice that guy/girl in class, your dining hall or even on your floor, and congratulations to the happy Spartan couple!—EMILY DRAKE

SHE SAID “YES”

Insert: Chowdhry decorating 417 W. Holmes Above: The final product.

The newly engaged couple posing at the Rock with their siblings’ creation

A Spartan Love Story

When you think of a place to go for shopping, eating, and entertainment in East Lansing many would say Grand River. For a more unique experience, continue west down Grand River Avenue where you will find historic Old Town Lansing. Charming shops, salons, and restaurants adorn this historic neighborhood. Old Town is even home to many festivals such as Oktoberfest and weekly farmer’s markets. Visit www.iloveoldtown.org for more information!

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Found on the sides of buildings, city sidewalks and bathroom walls, graffiti is the inspiration of urban artists and fashion lovers everywhere. If life imitates art, use the world as your backdrop.

We’ve all had days or weeks when life seems like the conveyer belt in the I Love Lucy candy factory episode—hectic, overwhelming and impossible to keep up with. Stress can build from every dimension in our lives—school, money, relationships, parents—to the point where the mounting pressures can disrupt our normal functioning. Like a game of Jenga, we are so focused on perfection and satisfaction, that stress mounts; each 4.0, each cute guy—a wooden block of pressure. And only so many blocks can stand erect before they all fall down. You know what that marathon of stress feels like: Your mind is racing, your pulse accelerates, your ears ring, and you start to think your head may very well explode all over your library cubicle. “Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way,” Sonia Dhaliwal, a doctoral intern for the MSU Counseling Services tells us. “The body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction or the stress response.” Sensing the overwhelming anxiety, your brain chemically reacts causing your heart to race, blood pressure soars and muscles tighten. Your body is rallying to deal with peril.While the built-up stress can distract you from daily activities and responsibilities, it can also cause negative long-term effects.

“Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. Constant stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety and depression,” says Dhaliwal. So how, with pressure associ-ated with every facet in our lives, do we stay healthy and sane? Take a break. Give yourself a moment to pause when you need it. Temporar-ily step away from difficult situations. While that may not seem doable when you have looming tests, mind-numbing projects, and stormy relationships, it is important to recharge. There are a number of ways to keep stress from hijacking your life:— Physical activity is another way to relieve tension. Endorphins and the brain’s other natural anxiety relievers are prompted with aerobic activity. Try taking a walk or run, a local yoga class or participating in a pick-up game of your favorite sport. Getting your heart pumping also helps to avoid the weight gain that accompanies the use of cop-ing strategies like Insomnia Cookies!— Excessive sugar, fat, and not enough sleep makes your body feel worse and makes you more vulnerable to the negative effects of stress. Get at least seven hours of sleep a night and eat a balanced diet—the habitual late night Pokey Sticks will send your metabolism out of whack.

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— Engage in activities that you find fulfilling. Balancing the stress in your life with the things you enjoy will make dealing with life’s inevitable chal-lenges easier. Recharging will help you become more focused and clear-minded when you return. Allowing time for you, whether it be taking a half hour break to catch up on Gossip Girl, going for a walk or cooking dinner—whatever makes you happy—is crucial. Surpris-ingly, taking a “Facebook break” and socializing with friends is a great way to take your mind off the pressure.— Change your perspective—think posi-tive! Often negative thinking itself cre-ates stress. Keeping a “glass half full” perspective translates into an optimistic mood. Rather than blaming yourself when situations are less than ideal, cut yourself some slack. Expecting perfec-tion is not only unrealistic; it is often the root of much self-imposed misery. As this semester swings into high gear, taking care of yourself is worthy of be-ing a priority in your busy schedule. In the end, one test or a cute guy is trivial to your well-being. When frustration and adversity seem as unrelenting as those chocolates on Lucy’s conveyor belt, get busy taking care of you and remember, “this too shall pass.” —LAUREN DRAGO

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YOU GRADUATEYou’re only here for four years (or five if you’re on your victory lap), so make the most of it! Here are some great ways to make memories that will last a lifetime.1 Go to a football or basketball game.

Cheer on your team and show your Spartan pride. The excitement and school spirit is infectious.

2 Campus Concerts. Throughout the year, the UAB Activities Board brings big name artists like Drake, Carrie Underwood and O.A.R. to play for little or no charge.

Go to the Top of Beaumont Tower. The iconic landmark is open to the public

every Tuesday for thirty minutes at noon. 3 Join a student organization. Choose

amongst the hundreds of student groups on campus to find one you are passionate about. Ranging from sororities and fraternities, to campus publications, or clubs for academic majors, there is something for everyone. You don’t have to quit your high school sports team…join an IM Sports team at MSU!

4 Visit the MSU Dairy Store!

Be sure to try the famous Sesquicentennial Swirl.5

Have lunch with a professor: You’ll learn more about the person who has been

lecturing you for the past few months and might even find a mentor. 6

Document each year at MSU with a picture by the sparty statue. The last one, taken on graduation day, will celebrate your time being a Spartan. 7

Travel the world! Michigan State has one of the best study abroad programs in the country. 8 Crosstown Showdown: Watch as the

Spartan baseball team battles the Lansing Lugnuts each spring at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing.9

Organize a night on the town with your freshman floor! Catch up with old friends and relive the memories you made with the people you started out here with.

—MANDI KERR & KERRY CHERESKIN

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ENTERTAINMENTFall MoviesHarry Potter and the Deathly

Hallows: Part IIn Theaters Nov. 19

Notable Cast Emma Watson, Dan-iel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Tom

Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman

Paranormal Activity 2In Theaters Oct. 22

Notable Cast Nothing but eerie “reality”

Morning GloryIn Theaters Nov. 17

Notable Cast Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, 50

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The RomanticsIn Theaters Sept. 10

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Love & Other DrugsIn Theaters Nov. 24

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127 HoursIn Theaters Nov. 5Notable Cast James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Danny Boyle (director)

Wall Street: Money Never

SleepsIn Theaters Sept. 24Notable Cast Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Carey Mulligan, Charlie Sheen, Susan Sarandon

BurlesqueIn Theaters Nov. 24Notable Cast Christina Aguilera, Cher, Cam Gigandet, Kristen Bell, Peter Gallagher, Eric Dane, Alan Cumming

The Social NetworkIn Theaters Oct. 1Notable Cast Jesse Eisenberg, An-drew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Brenda Song, Rashida Jones

UnstoppableIn Theaters Nov. 12Notable Cast Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson

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Belle & Sebastian: Write About Love

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Lead Single “Mine”Hits Shelves Oct. 25

Lead Single “For the First Time”

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Lead Single “I Walked”Hits Shelves Oct. 12

Lead Single “Write About Love”

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Lead Single “Do You Love Me?”

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Lead Single “Only Girl (In the World)”

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Lead Single “Misery”Hits Shelves Sept. 21

Lead Single “Memories”Hits Shelves Sept. 14

Books to Check OutFor those of you that read 2008’s I Was Told There’d Be Cake, you’ve already been exposed to this witty author and her hilarious life stories. For those of you that haven’t, here is a good place to start. Crosley’s new collection gets even more personal as she divulges tales of being a brides-maid and European vacation disasters among many more.

If you enjoy set-in-the-future novels and reality TV, this is the book for you. The Hunger Games combines suspense, adventure, romance and philosophy into one neat pack-age. And, for all you trilogy lovers, this is the first book of a series (followed by Catching Fire and Mockingjay).

Sloane Crosley: How Did You Get This Number

Suzanne Collins: The Hunger Games

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Thanks to the recent Michigan Film Incentive, which provides a 42 percent tax incentive to filmmakers should they choose the lovely Great Lake

State for shooting, the film industry is really beginning to take off. Not to mention, construction is underway on Michigan’s first studio hub: Motown

Motion Pictures. Think that’s cool? Check out VIM’s list of Michigan films to watch out for! — EMILY DRAKE

In a world connected by social networking, Lola (Miley Cyrus) and her friends attempt to navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. LOL also stars Ashley Greene and Demi Moore and as of late has no release scheduled.

Clockwise from left: Miley Cyrus and Ashley Greene walking their

dogs in Grosse Point between shooting; Adam Brody in

costume on the set of Scream 4

FILMS TO LOOK OUT FORSHOT IN MICHIGAN:

LOL: Laughing Out Loud(DETROIT, GROSSE POINTE)

Scream 4 (DETROIT)Ten years have passed since the last Scream and main character Sidney Prescott has had time to put herself back together. Unfortunately, horror films can’t have calm, happy endings and she is visited yet again by the Ghostface Killer. Scream 4 sees the return of key cast members as well as new additions Adam Brody, Hayden Panettiere and Emma Roberts. The film should roll into theaters in April 2011.

Answer This! (ANN ARBOR)A comedy set in the world of competitive bar trivia, Answer This! features a group of frustrated academics who take a shot at nerdy redemption when they enter a citywide tournament. The film stars Christopher Gorham (TV’s Ugly Betty) and Chris Parnell (TV’s SNL) and was created by Michigan natives Chris and Mike Farah. Answer This! will be released sometime this year.

Transformers 3 (DETROIT)Transformers 3 continues the Transformers saga in much the same vein as the previous films, though will be ungraced by the presence of hottie Megan Fox. Stars that will be present in the third installment include Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel and Patrick Dempsey. Transformers is slated for release in July 2011.

(DETROIT)A Very Harold and Kumar ChristmasSix years after their Guantanamo Bay adventure, stoner buds Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) cause a holiday fracas by inadvertently burning down Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree. Harold and Kumar also stars Neil Patrick Harris and is set for a 2011 release.

Real Steal (DETROIT, ROYAL OAK)Real Steal is a boxing drama set in the near future when 2,000-pound robots, which just so happen to look exactly like humans, do battle. The film stars Hugh Jackman and Evangeline Lilly and is set to be released in November 2011.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...a spartan cheerleader

For Storm Garfield, cheerleading has become a way of life. Her hard work stretches beyond her stunting and cheering and into her primary role as a student. Time management is a challenge for all college students, but as a student athlete this balancing act is her most advanced stunt.“I do miss out on things with friends, but I’ve been dedicated to cheerleading for so long that I’m used to it,” she said. “It’s worth it being out on the football field with 70 thousand people watching you. There’s nothing like that.” The kinesiology junior and member of the MSU Varsity Cheerleading team began cheering in 8th grade as a way to occupy her time during the winter months. As a freshman, Garfield began her college cheerleading journey on the all girl competitive cheer team, which took her to a national competition in Daytona, Florida, before deciding to try out for the coed varsity team in the spring of 2009. “Storm joined us from a club team on campus. She had too much skill and drive for that team, so she tried out for our team and made it,” MSU varsity cheerleading coach and former MSU cheerleader Mike Tiffany said. Passion and determination became the driving forces in bringing Garfield to achieve her lifelong goal of becoming a college cheerleader. “It just hits me sometimes, I feel very proud of myself,” Garfield said. “I’m so happy I’ve made it to where I am because I’ve worked so hard for it.” According to Coach Tiffany, Garfield is one of the best stunters on the team and on the way to becoming one of the best stunters MSU cheerleading has seen in a while. While the team schedule is demanding with practices, events, and games, the coaching staff works to accommodate the student athletes.

“I’ve learned really good time management. I try to get as much done as possible in between my classes and try to get all my homework done before 5:00 so I can just come home after practice and relax for a little while,” Garfield said.From the sidelines to the classroom, the MSU cheerleaders are the faces of the university. While the pressure of representing a school of over 47,000 is demanding, Garfield’s cheerleading defines her college experience.“For me cheerleading is more than just jumping up and down and yelling at your team to do better. It is athletic, takes a lot of coordination and has allowed me to meet some of the greatest people in the world.”— KATIE DALEBOUT

Among the trendy boutiques in East Lansing, Mad Eagle is one of the most admired. It was created on the foundation of a simple jewelry kiosk and has grown to carry fashionable clothing lines, shoes, and gift items. The store specializes in an eclectic range of affordable and distinctive jewelry. As current employee, Jessie Wright, states, “It’s trendy without being trendy.” Mad Eagle has breathed life into the niche of a diverse community of stylish students alike. It is a tiny slice of heaven for anyone who thrives on the latest fashions and trends. To ensure quality and satisfaction, the owners carefully select each item featured in the store. They pride themselves on carrying a wide range of styles that will appeal to women of all ages. Over the years, Mad Eagle has captured the loyalty of customers based on positive word of mouth instead of traditional mainstream advertising. Its location at the corner of M.A.C and Albert has led to its success over the last fifteen years. This family owned unique boutique has blossomed into one of the most recognizable storefronts in East Lansing.—KATIE DIXON

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