Campus chic;

Bookstore fashions put school spirit on your chest (literally)

By Sharon Miki

ho needs the Aritzia
warehouse sale when
you can find comfy,
reasonably priced fashions right in
the comfort of your local campus
bookstore? In honour of the back-to-
school season, here are a few choice
selections of Douglas-branded couture
~ that can keep you feeling school spirit

for years to come.

Every college-bound student needs

at least one item to wear to put their
future alma matter on display. This
fall, try a bright and cheerful colour to
match the Douglas College emblem
printed boldly for all to see. This is

an essential souvenir piece that you’ll

treasure when you’ re older.

   

Douglas College hooded sweatshirts,
prices vary.

Fora sleeker and more subtle silhouette,
try out some more contemporary pieces.
This black cardigan is extra long while the
understated “D” emblem (for Douglas,
obviously) on the chest keeps up the school
theme. Paired with super-stretchy capri-
length yoga pants, you'll move from class to
class with admirably athletic speed.

IfFE ana SCYIE

 

Black cardigan, $22.95; Turquoise yoga
pants, $31.95

Finally, what student doesn’t crave some
relaxed items for those inevitable days when
coffee can’t cut it and dressing down is the
only option? Douglas merchandisers paired
up with Paul Frank to make some colourful

printed pajama pants that make bedtime and

exam time equally easy.

Blue T-shirt, $14.75; Printed Paul Frank
pajama pants, $21.95

Douglas College clothing and lifestyle items
are available for sale at both the David Lam
and New Westminster campus bookstores.

 

Fall spending spree

A few things to treat yourself to in the final days of summer

By Stephanie Trembath,
Life & Style Editor

he final few weeks of August
left me torn and unsettled, I was
trapped somewhere between the last
smouldering days of summer, and the events
and inspirations that lure me into the fall.
Here’s a brief list of the trendy to-do’s and

a few ideas that will offer a warm welcome
into the cooler months of the year:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Harry Potter won’t know what hit him
once this trilogy hits the silver screen. A
slightly more intellectual read than the
Twilight series, Collins’ science fiction
series features a post-apocalyptic world
called Panem where thirteen districts are
controlled by an oppressive government
known as the Capitol. In a twisted game ~
show called the Hunger Games, two
adolescents are selected from every
district to fight to their death on reality TV.
Reminiscent of the Gladiator era, mixing
a teenage love drama with the reality of
Big Brother, The Hunger Games will be
released in theaters September 2012, so now
is the perfect time to read the series and
decide which character will be Americas
favourite: Harry Potter, Bella Swan, or

. Katniss Everdeen?”

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The comb-over - It’s back in full force
boys, fashion calls forth the hair flipped
heavily onto one preferred side of the head.
I’m not sure whether Donald Trump has
become the newest Hollywood heart throb,
or if the fashion cycle has reached its limit

and is looking to old men with thinning hair.

for style advice, but either way, the comb-
over is officially “in” this fall. Admittedly,
I think some guys can pull it off; it looks
classic, neat, and incredibly European,
however, if worn improperly expect
disastrous results!

  

Deep-fried Delicacies - Last year the PNE
brought deep-fried sticks of butter to the
table; this year introduced deep-fried Mars
Bars, Oreos, and Pop-tarts. Forget mini-
donuts and corn on the cob, instead go for
an entire meal on a stick; you can have an
appetizer of chocolate dipped strawberries
on a stick, an entrée of corn dogs, and finish
off with a deep-fried Mars Bar, of course,
on a stick.

 

Topshop - Rumour has it that the UK-based
store is making its way over to Vancouver.
One of.the most popular places to shop on
High Street, London, Topshop is opening in
The Bay on Robson, and will carry the same
quality designer wear and funky pieces

as its European counterpart. If you feel

like sporting something fashion-forward,
Topshop is the place to go but, if you feel
like standing out for your originality, I

have the feeling Topshop in Vancouver will
become the next Aritzia.