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Show AggielAfe Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 Page II Accessorize by adding flair to a nail job Any true fashionista knows the importance of adding the right accessories to an outfit. The perfect shoe, necklace or belt can showcase your personal style and take an outfit to the next level. Fashion trends change with the seasons, and accessories are no exception. This means if you're a fashionista on a budget, keeping up with current trends isn't always possible. For those who crave change but can't afford it, there is a new trend in the fashion industry that is tun and college student friendly — nail art. Nails might not be the first things that come to mind when it comes to fashion or accessories. However, during the past few runway seasons, nail polish has become a popular way to add interest and personal style to any ensemble. Nail polish is not only affordable, it's also perfect for trendsetters living on a Ramen diet. These are the nail trends to try this fall: Metallics - The runways display a hint of shimmer and flare, and nail polish is no exception. Metallic polish is the perfect addition achieve the look, chose a base color and paint the crescents of your nails in black or white polish. To paint the moons use a nail polish pen or a nail art polish, which features a thinner brush perfect for adding details. to a party or holiday ensemble. Instead of your classic gold or silver, try a metallic military green or blue. Neutrals and Nudes - Dark taupe, olive green and earthy brown make hands look polished and chic. The trick to keeping this look from being boring is to look for deep hues. When it comes to nude polish, choose a color that is at least two shades darker than your skin color. It will prevent your fingers from looking abnormally long. Nail Appliques - This new trend is a little more expensive than polish, but it's long lasting. The appliques have different patterns and designs and can last up to two weeks without chipping. Keep them chip free and add some shine with a top coat. Texture - From crackle to matte, texture is a great way to change up your polish routine. Use a textured polish or create the illusion of texture with thin lines or glitter. Use a nail art polish for this as well. P A I N T I N G NAILS C A N take personal style to the next level without breaking a college budget. Although nail decor is a small part of fashion, using texture and unique designs, it can make a big difference to an outfit. Thinkstock photo nails. Remember to keep your Color Blocks - What started as a hands moisturized and pay speclothing trend has turned into a cial attention to cuticles, which Updated French Manicures nail polish trend as well. To cre- can easily crack during the cold - Add some fun to the classic ate this look, paint half of your winter months. Always add a top French manicure by using metalnail one color and the other half coat to your new fun polish, as lic or black polish on the tip, another color. Try blocks of con- this will add some shine and help rather than white. Try a nude base trasting colors or the same color prevent chipping. color and black tips or a dark This fall accessorizing is all in in different hues. color with silver tips. the details. Changing your look is Keep hands looking neat and as simple as adding some fun polMoons - This is a 1940s clasish. With so many nail trends to sic that's fun and easy to do. To polished by trimming and filing choose from there is something for everyone. - Jimena Herrero is a Liberal Arts Major minoring in Journalism. She attended ABM in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and majored in fashion design. Her column runs once a month. Comments or suggestions on how she can keep you trendy? E-mail her at jimena.h@aggiemail. usu.edu «>3From Page 7 USU students travel the world Studying abroad More U.S. college students are studying abroad and traveling to a wider range of countries. Students studying abroad 250,000 223,534 Leading destinations Number of students, percent of total United Kingdom Italy Spain France Australia Mexico China Germany Costa Rica Ireland 150 Source: Institute of International Education Graphic: Melina Yingling 32,109 14.4% 26,078 11.7% 21,881 15,602 10,980 9.8% 7.0% 4.9% 10,022 8,830 6,858 5,518 4.5% 4.0% 3.1% 2.5% 5,499 2.5% © 2007 MCT Honors Program doesn't have any direct involvement with organizing international student volunteers, but they support those who do it. Honors students may apply to the honors research fund for money to support their trips if they are going to volunteer abroad. She said she was impressed by both Christensen's and Martin's efforts to experience and better understand the cultures of these different countries. "One thing that's so impressive about what Chance and Brandon did is that they organized it themselves. They both picked experiences that would benefit them now, as undergraduates, and in the future in medical school and as doctors," Fox said. "It takes courage and, for lack of a better word, gumption to travel to a foreign country on your own and get involved there. Through this kind of travel and involvement, we make the world smaller, which I think is a goal of higher education. Martin said going to volunteer in another country was an incredible experience for him, and he would encourage others to get involved and challenge themselves culturally. "I feel like growing up here, in Utah, I've been somewhat sheltered. We need to look at a wider worldview than just locally," Martin said. "We need to try to be an influence for good in the world." -m.noble@aggiemail.usu.edu si at a n s M m UnPacked Each week The Statesman will be profiling what students are carrying around in their bags. Get ready for the spotlight! Victoria Harris, junior, international studies Walletfrom Morocco *$10 "A Glance into Ottoman Bosnia" y Matija Mazuranic $24.95 Canadian candies $.05 each Ultra Mentha Lip Shine by CO. Bigelow $7.25 Red Samsung Flight $75 information gathered fy Mariah Noble |