Fashion

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By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion Editor

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Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Burberry, and Missoni.
Knit with soft cashmere and other fine wools, the snood
can be edged with fur to allow for a bit of outdoorsy
flair, or pinned at the chest with a pendant to hold it
in place to add glamour to your outfit. In softer tones
such as pale blues, soft creams, light browns, and olive
greens, the snood is a versatile and uncomplicated piece
to put together a polished outfit. For a more dramatic
look, the baggier cowl necked snood in rich reds and
black portrays a more medieval trend that looks very
much like you belong in a Shakespeare play and, when
worn appropriately, looks incredibly modish.

Snood dresses became a big hit this winter; long
knit skirts with the long cowl necked snood in the
front and hood at the back. Cinched off at the waist
with the belt and paired with a pair of tights and boots,
the snood dress is another classic piece to add to your
wardrobe.

back, the snood made its big debut this fall

and into winter of 2010 for the first time since
the early 1920’s. Originally worn as a type of hairnet
women put over long hair and knitted either with
loose yarn or knotted lace, today the snood has been
transformed into a more modern and cutting edge
fashion accessory. This winter the snood is worn
over the head and neck, and acts as a scarf or slouchy
hood. At first this unique garment was only worn by
motorcyclists and skiers, and was sewn with tightly
knit fabrics, but later as there were more modifications
made, the snood became one of the most sought after
pieces on the catwalk.

Despite its ridiculous sounding name, the snood

has been featured in major designer labels such as

 

 

 

The sex addict

Part one of a two-part series exploring why men and women treat relationships so differently

 

 

 

 

By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion Editor

ver wonder why women get so
Hess while men seem to move

on more easily? Or why after a one-
night-stand, guys get a high five while girls
are left tearfully watching the telephone?

I am limiting myself to stereotypes
here, but it is a common knowledge that men
are more capable at keeping sex separate
from emotions and continuously sleep with
someone they have absolutely no feelings
towards. Ladies, let’s be honest here; it is
not in our routine to go out and “get laid” on
the weekend. To the guys I am offending, I
apologize in advance—there are exceptions
to every rule.

Though more passive and emotional,
in our day and age it’s not unlikely for a
girl to ask a guy out and be the pursuer, but
females still struggle with a very large part
of relationships: sex. If you sleep with a guy
too soon, then you’re a slut. If you don’t
sleep with a guy soon enough, you’re a cock
tease. Creating a balance between foreplay
and leading someone on may be difficult;
especially when you like someone and have a
rush of endorphins.

This isn’t even the main issue; the real
problem ensues once women start having
sex. As the saying goes “men are from Mars,
women are from Venus,” and this is certainly
true when it comes to the psychology of
the brain, and the hormones and chemicals
stimulated when in a relationship.

Helen Fisher, Ph.D from Rutgers
University in the U.S., has published
numerous scientific articles on sex and
relationships with a focus towards the
biology of love and sexuality. Her studies
show that it takes exactly 90seconds to four
minutes to determine whether or not you like
someone, with the majority having to do with

 

 

 

body language and tone of voice.

There are three main stages that
relationships go through, says Fisher; the first
being lust, then attraction, and lastly the most
dreaded: attachment. In the first stage, sex
hormones are primarily targeted, but during
the second phase scientists believe that three
main neurotransmitters are involved.

In feeling attracted to someone your
body increases its adrenaline and cortisol
levels; which are also activated during times
of stress. Clammy skin, racing heart, and
lack of speech around your crush are all
due to adrenalin. Dopamine levels are also
activated, which provide an instant rush
of pleasure that has been likened to doing
copious amounts of cocaine. Serotonin is
the last neurotransmitter involved, which is
responsible for cognitive functions such as
memory, and causes you to constantly be
thinking about your new love interest.

A study done by Dr. Donatella Marazzi,
who is a psychiatrist at the University of
Pisa, Italy, tested the brain mechanisms of
couples who were in the beginning stages
of a relationship. She wanted to see if the
hormone levels of the couples were in any
way related to brain functions of those with
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Marazzi was successful in her research as the
serotonin levels of the couples matched those
with mild OCD.

Marazzi’s studies proved that when in
a relationship some people actually develop
low levels of obsessive compulsive disorder
over their partner. This could be one reason
why girls analyze and dramatize everything,
or maybe why men become stalkers; however
these are only the first two stages which
affect relationships. To find out more about
the third phase, and how men and women
are stimulated differently pick up The Other
Press next week!

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