Let your clothes say who you are
Patricia Rocha, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2012
It’s really hard sometimes to think about other’s reactions to who we are as people, but fashion is a great way to break the ice. Our clothes don’t tell people who we are, but it’s a great way to showcase what you think is special about your personality. Personally, I’m crafty. I love sewing... Read more »
COLUMN: School spirit is easy to style
Patricia Rocha, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2012
What’s black, white and red all over? Bakersfield College of course, and I am beyong happy about it. Each color on its own stands so far beyond any other color’s popularity. Red is bold, passionate and always makes a statement. Would the lady in red have been as famous if she wore turquoise? Does... Read more »
COLUMN: Don’t let heels ruin your sexy outfit
Patricia Rocha, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2012
Every year Halloween confronts us with the things we most fear. Spiders, clowns and tights pretending to be pants all make the list for me, but I know for many women my favorite thing in the world strikes fear into their hearts and feet: high heels. This Halloween I know I will see a woman who decides... Read more »
COLUMN: Use your creativity to mix up wardrobe
Patricia Rocha, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2012
It’s hard to be fashionable on a budget, especially if you think you have to constantly shop for new trends and styles. However, it is easy to get creative with what you do have when you’re strapped for cash. A lot of times we find ourselves in a rut, and we end up wearing the same clothes or outfit... Read more »
COLUMN: Fashion is more than spending money
Patricia Rocha, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2012
It’s a sad fact that the fashion world often gets a bad rap. Any culture that defends spending hundreds of dollars on a single pair of sunglasses, or thousands on a single dress, is no doubt going to be called materialistic and shallow. Just the connotation of the word “fashion” brings to mind... Read more »
COLUMN: Keep style simple
Patricia Rocha, Copy Editor
May 2, 2012
The fashion world operates in two seasons, fall and spring, but here in Bakersfield we get one very grueling one: hotter than the surface of the sun. Summer fashion is unique from any other time because it’s about the bare minimum. Fashionably layering tights, blouses and sweaters just isn’t practical... Read more »
COLUMN: Trends lacking in quality
Patricia Rocha, Copy Editor
April 18, 2012
As a woman whose future will most likely play out like the movie “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” it’s no secret I spend many hours window-shopping online. I troll Pinterest, fashion blogs and my favorite online Etsy shops to find style inspiration and new ideas. However, while on the Forever 21... Read more »
COLUMN: ‘Mad Men’ fashion gets too cliche
Patricia Rocha, Copy Editor
March 28, 2012
Being in love is hard. You find absolute perfection, commit yourself completely, and then just when you think you’ll be in love forever, change happens and it breaks your heart. I am, of course, talking about the fashion of the AMC show “Mad Men.” Since the first time I saw the trailer for season... Read more »
COLUMN: Tights are not pants
Patricia Rocha, Features Editor
March 14, 2012
The naked emperor called and he wants his pants back. Tights are not pants. I find it highly disappointing that I will repeat this sentence multiple times in the following column, but as spring approaches and everyone starts adjusting their wardrobes, I just know I will see someone trying to wear tights... Read more »
COLUMN: Hipsters add to fashion
Patricia Rocha, Features Editor
February 29, 2012
Depending on who you ask, past decades and eras can be defined by many things. Some people will say it’s all about the politics, wars and diplomatic relations. Others will go straight to saying that just the names Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix and Cyndi Lauper help define multiple generations. But to me,... Read more »
