Religion teacher offers pageant gowns for Ring Dance, Senior Prom

Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
February 16, 2012
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles, On Campus

For a limited time, junior and senior girls can dress like pageant queens for the bargain price of under 100 dollars. Religion teacher Rachel Harkins is selling the dresses and accessories she wore in pageants such as Miss America. Harkins decided to sell her gowns and accessories from her pageant... Read more »

Novak idolizes Gaga’s fashion

April 23, 2011
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

Sophomore Joe Novak would love to be in the shoes of a back-up dancer for Lady Gaga. Not only does Novak aspire to be a dancer for Gaga, but he literally wishes he had the dancers’ shoes. Influenced by the combat boot trend and the fact that all of Lady Gaga’s back-up dancers wear boots, Novak... Read more »

Fashion Guidebook: Bold options that make statements

Ellen Barker, Business Manager
March 16, 2011
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

Admired for her extremely eccentric choices in clothing, Lady Gaga steals the spotlight in the fashion world.  For those who are not afraid to make a bold statement and take a risk like Gaga, here are a few clothing suggestions to try. Are you brave enough to rock these looks? Faux Fur Coat Fur... Read more »

Best and worst of the Grammy’s red carpet

Ellen Barker, Business Manager
February 18, 2011
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

The Patriot rates the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on the best and worst fashions on the red carpet. Top 3 Worst Nicki Minaj: What was worse, Minaj’s skunk-colored afro hair or her full-on leopard print bodysuit? Minaj typically wears vibrant neon colors so this blah black and brown outfit was... Read more »

Zivkovic keeps her adventurous style casual

Ellen Barker, Business Manager
January 19, 2011
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

One would think a girl who likes to wear natural colors and neutral tones would blend in and go unnoticed, but senior Amanda Zivkovic’s style is far from boring, catching the eye for its youthful uniqueness. Inspired by the nature around her, Zivkovic defines her style as “casual, but adventurous.” ... Read more »

Fashion Guidebook: Winter Outerwear

Ellen Barker, Business Manager
January 2, 2011
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

It's time to put away the North Face fleece and come up with something a little more original. Wearing a jacket isn’t just a fashion statement. It’s a requirement this season. Below is a list of possible alternatives to outerwear that will keep the winter chill out. Oversized sweater Avoid... Read more »

Zurkowski rocks creative style

Ellen Barker, Business Manager
December 23, 2010
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

Preppy, punk, sporty, and bohemian are typical terms used to describe a person’s style. However, for sophomore Claire Zurkowski, none of the above terms seems to fit. Instead, she defines her style as “Kurt Cobain’s grandmother.” “Half my clothes are my grandmother’s. I like to take a... Read more »

Fashion Guidebook: Holiday Shopping Tips

Ellen Barker
November 27, 2010
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

‘Tis the season to boost the economy and enjoy the wonderful retail world of Christmas. It’s at a time like this that the die-hard fashionista wishes she lived in a penthouse in New York City so that she could pass by the famous holiday window displays at Macy's and take a stroll down Fifth Avenue. For... Read more »

Fashion Guidebook: Fall trends to watch

Ellen Barker, Promotions
October 18, 2010
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

To everyone’s dismay, summer is over. It’s time to put away the sun screen, Bermuda shorts, and gladiator sandals, and start looking for this fall’s fashion trends. This 2010 season, the fashion world is suggesting a little something for everyone. The styles range from sporty and preppy to bohemian... Read more »

Rent the Runway cuts homecoming costs

Ellen Barker, Promotions Chief
October 5, 2010
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyles

Homecoming is around the corner, and junior Amanda Weerasooriya is one of the girls who haven’t found the perfect dress for the dance yet. But instead of selling dresses that girls may wear only once, RenttheRunway.com provides a solution and allows girls to rent “haute couture" dresses for a... Read more »