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Show FASHION C4 'W r co * ""- (' ( Photograph}, by Christina Ruth It's a bird, it's a plane, actually it's just a cool shirt By Jarom Moore Managing Editor There is a really good chance that I am not fashionable at all. As a matter of fact I am pretty sure of it, but I know what is cool and what I think is dumb. This applies directly to t-shirts. These shirts are primarily worn by men and I will focus most of this on them, but the principles apply to women as well. The first thing you need to look at when wearing a shirt is whether it is too popular. That's right, be careful if it's too popular because it quickly becomes uncool. My rule of thumb is 1-in-10. If everyone gets it you are clearly a sellout, and you can't think for yourself. That means any shirt that says, "That what she said," is really uncool. We get it you watch "The Office," that was cool six years ago. Even still, shirts that say "Dunder Mifflin" can be okay, but don't go buy one now or else you will be branded a poser for life. One person should like it and the other nine should just not hate it. If you want an Office shirt you can use people like Creed or Kelly, lesser characters show commitment to a shirt and program. Next, anything with facial hair is cool. That should just be a general rule for life, but especially for shirts. If you could have a shirt that had a bunch of mustaches on a Ferris Wheel and have "mustache ride" printed on it, that is funny. I think I might make that shirt, don't steal it. Superhero shirts are always in. At least until they are out, but for now go nuts. There are a few rules to keep in mind though. Don't just buy any shirt if you don't know anything about the person on it. I know people want to be cool with nerd-chic, but at least watch the movie first. And with most t-shirts the older looking the cooler. Prefaded is a little dorky, but if it is printed with old ink made to look like a worn out comic its okay. Last, get something you like that most don't care about. I have a "Galaga" shirt that has become vintage. No one knows about the game anymore, but I love the game and I wear it as a proud old-school nerd. If you love original "Mortal Kombat" get a shirt with Johnny Cage doing the splits, or if you're a fan of "Tetris" fan get a shirt that says, "not another L-block." There may be no shirts like that, but you can apply this with any shirt. Dig deep, on that subject a "Dig Dug" shirt with him that says "Life's a garden dig it" would be awesome. "Joe Dirt" and "Dig Dug," amazing. But the point is that you need to look past the obvious and find what you love about whatever you want to present. A few quick don'ts. Don't wear a shirt "ironically" unless it is clearly ironic, people aren't smart enough to figure these things out unless it's very plain. As Troy said in "Community," "There was a time and a place for subtlety, and that was before scary movie." Don't wear a shirt that people need to read unless you really want someone staring at your chest. This is a very woman relevant tip, sorry, but if you give men a reason to look at it, they will take their sweet time, be careful. Don't wear a band shirt unless you bought the shirt at the concert. Hot Topic isn't a replacement. Pay the extra money and get their shirt, don't buy a knock off. If you follow these tips, and a few more that you will learn over time, you can be cool; if not, be prepared for eye-rolls and people saying poser under their breath. And yes, poser, cool and dorky are very 1997, but that's what makes shirts cool, deal with it. ,s1=bac k into color By Vanessa Perkins News Editor EYES Fall usually means warm, earthy tones, but this season is making a statement with bold, bright colors. Bold, dark lashes and eyebrows: It's time to play up those eyes. Choose an eyebrow pencil that is a shade or two darker than your hair color and define your brows using short, fine strokes. Make sure to blend it in with a spool. To get dark, luscious lashes, use a very black shade of mascara and layer it on your eyelashes. If you're good with false lashes, now is the time to get them out. Metallic eye shadows: Metals have never been more precious than this season. Think coppers, silvers, golds, bronzes and shimmery taupes when scoping out eye makeup. Metallic shades tend to be shimmery and help inject some life into those dull autumn months. Bright eye shadows: Do not put away all of your fun summer shadows. Fall is welcoming bright colors into its fold. Bright blues, greens, purples and even pinks and reds and yellows complete your fall look when tastefully used. That being said, please be careful when using. We do not need a comeback of 80s makeup. Winged-out eyeliner: It's all about the eyes. If you're not good with liquid or gel liners, it's time to practice. Find the right "wing" shape for your eye and adjust it accordingly for day to night. Wing-out liner draws attention to your eyes and makes your eyelashes look longer and fuller. It can be tricky, but if done correctly, the results are dramatically stunning. Bright colors aren't just for your eyes this fall. Lip colors are just as bright. Think reds, corals and shades with purple undertones. Don't be afraid of them, but remember, not every shade of red is going to go with every woman. Find a shade that works with your skin tone, and doesn't wash you out or make you look like a clown. Photography by Christina Ruth Blush: Blush can be a girl's best friend in fall and winter months. This fall, find a good go-to peach blush. The peach tone will add "summer" color to your skin which we all tend to loose by mid-October. Though bronzer can counteract the loss of color, let peach blush help you glow this season. Foundation: Everything we watch nowadays is in high definition, so shouldn't real life be in HD too? Makeup Forever has a life of HD foundations as well as an amazing HD setting powder. Already have a foundation you love? Just apply the HD setting powder on top. Once you go HD, you'll never go back. Primers: If you're like the average woman, your skin isn't perfect. Using a color-correcting primer can really help even out your skin tone, and take away any redness the cold inflicts on your face. Apply a light layer underneath foundation and continue your makeup routine as usual. Plus side: It also helps keep your makeup in place throughout the day. Go for deep jewel-tones, chunky glitters and dark pastels. Apply a matte topcoat to add some dimension to your nails. |