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Nanette Nunu  |  nnunu@wharton.upenn.edu  |  56 posts



New Music: The Great Gatsby Soundtrack

New Music: The Great Gatsby Soundtrack

→  May 20, 2013 0

We are so impressed by what is sure to be the movie event of the summer: Baz Luhrman’s star studded adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby. Even more exciting, though, is the movie’s soundtrack. With a wide variety of musicians from Florence + the Machine, Fergie, Lana Del Rey and the Queen Bee herself, Beyonce [...]

Makeup That Makes You Shine: Aura by Swarovski

Makeup That Makes You Shine: Aura by Swarovski

→  May 17, 2013 0

We all know and love Swarovski Crystal as the go-to designer of beautifully adorned jewelry and fashion. But now, with a premiere exclusive to HSN, Swarvoski is debuting Aura by Swarovski, a limited edition make-up and fragrance collection.  With prices ranging from $25 for most lipsticks to a steeper $90 for fragrances, the collection is a [...]

Justin Timberlake: A Style Evolution

Justin Timberlake: A Style Evolution

→  April 25, 2013 0

The Gods finally answered our prayers when our Golden Boy made his comeback– Justin Timberlake teased us with his return all year and he finally, for the first time since 2006, blessed us with his #1 album, The 20/20 Experience. The album, which sold 968,000 copies within its first week, demonstrates a level of maturity [...]

Summer Festivals: Made in America

Summer Festivals: Made in America

→  April 19, 2013 0

It’s not often that we are blessed with the likes of Beyonce, Imagine Dragons, Macklemore, Kendrick Lamar, Emeli Sande and Deadmau5 all on the same stage. But our dreams will come true this September when Jay-Z presents his second-annual Made in America Festival. After a slam-dunk success with the inaugural festival last year, music fans [...]

IOTW: HSN goes to OZ

IOTW: HSN goes to OZ

→  April 6, 2013 0

Oz the Great and Powerful, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz has hit theatres with full speed, and fans of the franchise can’t help but shop for trendy accessories, clothing, footwear and home decor inspired by this powerful film. The Home Shopping Network has tapped  a wide variety of top designers like Naeem Khan, Steve Madden, Adrienne [...]

Our Newest Neighbors: Greene Street Consignment

Our Newest Neighbors: Greene Street Consignment

→  March 28, 2013 0

There’s no ignoring the buzz around our newest neighbor on Spruce: Greene Street Consignment. Situated at 3734 Spruce Street, a few store fronts away from campus favorite Bonded Boutique, Greene Street merges all of the value of a thrift store, and all of the charm and dazzle of an exclusive specialty shop. Founded in 1997, the store [...]

Chic 4 Cheap: Charming, Naturally

Chic 4 Cheap: Charming, Naturally

→  March 7, 2013 0

In a sea of online retailers selling you the same thing and calling it “fashion”, it is refreshing to find original and unique items that set you apart from the crowd. Etsy, the e-commerce site for handmade and vintage items, has been gaining popularity as fashion moves its focus towards authentic pieces that transcend fleeting [...]

IOTW: Schoolbags for Kids

IOTW: Schoolbags for Kids

→  March 4, 2013 1

Schoolbags for Kids, a company that makes adorable and functional backpacks for young children, is following in the footsteps of the one-for-one business model popularized by TOMS shoes. Every backpack purchased goes towards providing a backpack for a child in need.  Upon founder Luis Garcia’s return from a service trip throughout Africa and Eastern Asia, he and his [...]

Coachella 2013: Line Up Revealed

Coachella 2013: Line Up Revealed

→  February 21, 2013 0

  It’s here. We’ve been patiently waiting and the music gods have finally blessed us with the line up for this year’s Coachella Music Festival. Once again, the event will take place over two weekends, April 12-14 and 19-21 in Indio, California. Rumors have finally been quelled and, we must say, the line up is [...]

Chic 4 Cheap: Prabal Gurung x Target

Chic 4 Cheap: Prabal Gurung x Target

→  February 3, 2013 0

Target’s collaborations with well known designers make chic, high-fashion clothing available to us “common” people at a truly affordable price. Target has worked with Missoni, Proenza Schuler, Rodarte, and a number of other CFDA designers, and have done it again with one of Kate Middleton’s personal favorites, Prabal Gurung.  Target and Gurung teamed up to create [...]

2013 Color of the Year: A Trip to Emerald City

2013 Color of the Year: A Trip to Emerald City

→  January 26, 2013 0

“Lively. Radiant. Lush…A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” This is how Pantone LLC, the beauty and fashion industries’ authority on color, describes this year’s pick. They have named Emerald as the 2013 color of the year. While Emerald is much tamer than last year’s Tangerine Tango , [...]

Standout, Funny Fashion Blogs

Standout, Funny Fashion Blogs

→  January 1, 2013 0

If there is anything we know about life, it is that we should never take it too seriously, especially when it concerns fashion. A good laugh is undoubtedly one of life’s simple pleasures, and laughing is exactly what we’ve been doing since we came across a series of fashion blogs that poke fun at the [...]

IOTW: OPI x 007

IOTW: OPI x 007

→  November 9, 2012 0

The latest Bond film, Skyfall, premieres today, November 9th. OPI commemorates the Bond franchises’s 50th year on screen and the premiere of Skyfall with a line of twelve limited-edition nail polishes.  In it, you can find two of the just-released shades: Skyfall and Golden Eye. Berenice Marlohe, the French actress who plays Severine in the 23rd Bond [...]

[The WALK Around the World] Spain’s Obsession with Harem Pants

[The WALK Around the World] Spain’s Obsession with Harem Pants

→  November 1, 2012 1

This semester, I’m having the opportunity of my dreams: living in Spain. I am so excited to report all the news about the crazy trends I’ve witnessed on the streets while studying abroad in Madrid.  Within my short two weeks of living here, I quickly learned why Madrid assumes its rightful position among the top fashion [...]

IOTW: NARS x Andy Warhol

IOTW: NARS x Andy Warhol

→  September 9, 2012 0

For this holiday season, NARS has tapped Mr. Pop Art himself, Andy Warhol, to create a limited line. In collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, NARS will release the collection in two waves. The first wave of the collection, which is primarily influenced by Warhol’s pop art, will hit the market in Sephora on October [...]

The NSO Going Out Guide: What to Wear

The NSO Going Out Guide: What to Wear

→  August 31, 2012 0

Nothing screams “new school year” like new school supplies, new furniture and, of course, a pile of NSO Facebook invites too big to even look through. For all the freshman girls stressing out about what to wear, and for the upperclassmen looking to go out with a bang, this is for you. We’ve compiled some [...]