The Craze: Spring into Break AND the Sun

The Craze is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and style.

One day it’s 60 degrees in Syracuse, N.Y. and the next it’s a windy blizzard. What’s a girl to wear to battle this unpredictable weather? How about prepare and pack your suitcase for spring break! I know it’s three weeks away but you’ll need to get you’re shopping and ordering in before then.

So, what’s hot for the beach this season? Pack bold patterns and neutral colors when it comes to your bikinis and you can mix and match them when you get tired of wearing the same suit each day.

How about protecting your skin from the sun? Get some great beach cover-ups in light fabrics and muted tones for a fresh look.

Don’t forget to protect your feet from the scorching sand with some stylish kicks. Choose from simple flip-flops to embellished flat sandals.

-Kate Ahrendtsen

The Craze: Fair Isle, A Fairly Good Choice

The Craze is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and style.

Fair Isle sweaters and accessories are making their way down the runways of Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, and Rag & Bone, as well as retail stores. The style was designed 400 years ago in the UK and is named after the type of knitting used. Fair Isle items are available in a number of patterns and colors. Snowflake detailing, warm browns, and cool blues are seen on campus to compliment the arrival of winter. Try bundling up with a Fair Isle sweater or compliment any coat with either a Fair Isle scarf or mittens this winter!

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-Kate Ahrendtsen

Fierce+Foreign: The French are mad for plaid

Fierce+Foreign draws on the fashion experiences of SU students studying abroad.

At this time of year in France, colors and patterns usually go into hibernation. On the rare occasion that you do spot a pattern, chances are, it's plaid. 

Plaid flannel shirts will always be timeless, but ever given thought to purchasing a plaid coat? It's a nice change from the usual solid colors. 

Why camouflage with the snow, when you can be so distinctive with a plaid coat? The key is that it's distinctive, but not flashy.
 
Here you see couture princess Blair Waldorf, from Gossip Girl, looking fierce in a black and white Betsey Johnson (who's a SU alumna!) plaid coat.

 

We're all about some plaid coats, just like Blair. XOXO  

Yours truly is always on the look out for fresh plaid patterns, and fell in love with this yellow Victoria's Secret plaid wool coat for $129. The military style buttons add even more structure to the crisscrossing lines.

Vicky's secret? A great plaid look.

I'm also lovin' this plaid jacket from Mama Stone Vintage, an online store that sells vintage clothes on eBay. One key thing about wearing plaid: don't pair it with other patterns or a bright color. Let the plaid take center stage by wearing dark leggings or pants to match the coat.

Mama Stone Vintage's retro plaid style.

American Eagle also has a snug green and blue plaid wool coat for $119.95. Again, French style is very conservative with colors, so when picking a plaid pattern, don't steer too far from cool, dark colors. 

Save the tutti frutti palette for a warmer season.

- by Jenny Cheng