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FALL 2010

FRESH

MUST-READ: Self Defense

Moves Every Girl Should Know

FASHIONGETS FIERCE

MARIA WARDEditor-in-Chief

Deputy Editor Kelsey IsenbergExecutive Editor Jessica Cruel

Treasurer Andrea PerdomoFashion Editor Samantha Brody

Accessories Editor Aly MackenzieBeauty Editor MaryAnn Barone

Design Director Sierra PilandPublic Relations Director Kelsie Murdock, Nicole Holmes

Copy Editor Jacqueline ScottBlog Editor Jacqueline Scott

Webmaster Sarah Riazati Photography Editor Alexandra BrawleyHair & Make-up Artist Caroline Dalpiaz

FASHIONAlexia Conley

Taylor DelbridgeCarly Fields

Madeline GreggSarah Leonard

Kaelyn MalkoskiBess Trotter

Kayleigh Winslow

PUBLIC RELATIONS Meghan Abernathy

Evanne AllenMarlene Alvarez

Kati BlaylockMoe Dabbagh

Taylor DelbridgeCharlotte Ekberg

Wevine FidelisMissy FournierLauren HafeziCasey JohnsonJasmine Lamb

Madison LanierJennifer Northington

Samantha OldhamAshton Overholt Chelsea ParkerTravis Styres

Tricia Thompson

DESIGNSara Creef

Andrea GolindanoKelsey IsenbergJasmine Lamb

M. Christina SerranoKatie Steen

Elizabeth Trent

EDITORIALRachel AllenAnnie ArntzKaty Charles

Meghan DeMariaMissy Fournier

Grace JoyalStephanie Kelly

PHOTOGRAPHYKelly Bolick

from the editor

Back to school always reminds me of freshly sharp-ened pencils, brand new books, maybe even a new backpack. Oh, and back-to-school clothes, of course! Every fall season calls for a fresh new start to reinvent your look and try new things. Here at Kaleidoscope, we urge you to switch things up this fall and try one of fall’s many new trends. From clean, classic mini-malism, to commanding attention utilitarianism—the possibilities are endless. So pick a trend or two, and start shopping! This issue is packed full of deals and steals where we show you how to take looks from the runway to the hallway and beyond. Be sure to check out our usual “Her Way to Your Way” feature (page 12) where we show you how to get the designer looks for less. Don’t want to sacrifice Chanel? Flip to our the sto-ry titled “Rent the Runway” (page 24) , which features renttherunway.com — a website where you can actu-ally rent the designer duds for a fraction of the price! So whether, you’re shopping, or renting or both(!), have fun going back-to-school shopping and treat yourself to a new trend. Perhaps the focus of a new school term should be on academics, but it’s hard not to get excited about a new batch of clothes! Happy shopping!

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Maria WardEditor-in-chief

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ON THE COVEROn Chandler Leik (left): MM Couture by Miss Me top, $108; Fabrik. On Jessi Tremayane: Fabrik pleated satin blouse, $56; Fabrik. Photography: Alexandra Brawley. Hair and make-up: Caroline Dalpiaz

FASHION

URBAN CHICTough-girl fashion meets new levels of sophistication

CARRBORO FASHIONWhere the up-and-coming style scene is just a hop, skip and a jump away

T-SHIRT TELLSFind out what your perfect tee says about YOU!

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHTTemple St. Clair, the high-end jewelry line, teams up with Target to launch a limited-edition line of exquisite items

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SELF-DEFENSEKeep these moves in your back pocket right next to your pepper spray!

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GIRLS NIGHT OUTTips on what to sip and what to skip without adding to your waistline

05 EXERCISE DECORThe workout pieces that can both whip you in to shape and spice up your dorm room

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RENT THE RUNWAYThe website where you can rent the designer duds for a fraction of the cost. What will they think of next?

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in every issueEDITOR’S LETTER

THAT’S HOTTREND ALERT

ALL ABOUT ACCESSORIESSTUDENT WITH STYLE

HER WAY TO YOUR WAY

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BEAUTYBRIGHT OF WAYVivid hues for lips, eyes and nails — no matter what your skintone

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AMP UP YOUR A.M. ROUTINEHow to switch up your beauty routine to beat those morning blues

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That’s HotWHAT OUR STAFF CAN’T QUIT BUZZING ABOUT

FLORAL DRESSSTACKED RINGS

COMPACT

FAUX FUR CLUTCH

FRAGRANCE

MENSWEAR-INSPIRED OXFORDS

This country-chic floral dress is the perfect transitional piece for fall.

As delicate as they are divine, these stacked rings are the perfect signature piece.

This faux fur clutch just became our new favorite arm candy of the season.

With everything you need for day-to-night eyes, lips and cheeks, this compact not only looks like a beauty first-aid kit—it is.

A pair of menswear-inspired oxfords so sultry they feel anything but workday.

As inviting on our dresser as our décolletage, this fragrance contains hints of blossom and notes of pepper, all in a particularly pretty bottle.

LAPTOP CASEHands down, the prettiest laptop case of all time.

Marc by Marc Jacobslaptop case, $78; bloomingdales.com

Topshopfaux fur clutch, $80;topshop.com

Bobbi Browndenim and rose face palette, $60; belk.com

Daisy Knightsset of 3 sterling silver rings, $125; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

Vanessa Bruno Athéprinted silk dress, $495; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

Balenciaga Paris eau de parfum, $95; nordstrom.com

Alloy lace-up ‘Polly’ oxfords, $34.90; alloy.com

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Ethan Thacker of East End Martini Bar, Photo by Alexandra Brawley

Alloy lace-up ‘Polly’ oxfords, $34.90; alloy.com

Girls Night OutBy Missy Fournier

We’ve all heard the mantras “beer before liquor never been sicker; liquor before

beer you’re in the clear,” and “don’t mix your lights and darks.” With all of this superstition it seems safe to stick with the same type of alcohol all night, right? Well sipping on rum and coke all night can be a bit of a bore, so to spice up your next night out we’ve put together a list of delicious drinks made with three popular liquors.

Chapel Hill is known for having a variety of bar choices, and East End is a favorite because of their weekly “ladies nights.” One of their bartenders, Ethan Thacker, helped us create the perfect drink menu for a fun night out that doesn’t go overboard on calories!

WHAT TO SIP AND WHAT TO SKIP FOR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN

VODKA RUM

COCKTAIL CALORIE CHEAT SHEET:

CAPE COD (Cranberry Vodka)137 calories

This is a classic and low-calorie drink - if the bar uses real cranberry juice. Hint: avoid cranberry juice from a bar’s soda gun. It’s just flavored sugar water!

SEX ON THE BEACH270 calories

There are several iterations of this drink, but it usu-ally includes vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and pineapple. It’s tasty despite the high alcohol content, but beware of the calories which come from the fruit juice.

ALABAMA SLAMMER277 calories

This drink is made with vodka, Soco, Amaret-to, orange juice and grenadine. It is especially delicious; and if you forgoe the grenadine, you can cut calories.

MOJITO160 calories

This drink is both deli-cious and refreshing. It’s made with fresh limes, mint, a little sugar, rum and soda water. It is also completely free of high fructose syrup.

RUM RUNNER497 calories

This drink is complicated and can be made in a number of different ways. It almost always includes light rum, dark rum and blackberry brandy. It may also include banana liqueur and pineapple and orange juices. Try it for a fruity, although fattening, bar experience.

CUBA LIBRE (Rum and Coke)225 calories

What more can we say - it’s a classic. Coke seems like it was meant to be mixed with rum.

TEQUILAMARGARITA 325 calories

This is the quintessential tequila cock-tail. It tastes better when made with a blender, but it can also be ordered “on the rocks.” This drink is relatively high in calories because there are sugary mix-ers involved.

TEQUILA SUNRISE200 calories

This drink actually lives up to its namesake and looks like a sunrise. It’s also easy to make a skinny version at home (just skip the grenadine).

PALOMA173 calories

Made with tequila, soda water and grapefruit and lime juices; a Paloma is tart. It’s a favorite of many, but only for certain tastes. This drink is perfect in the summer.

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Trend Alert: Leather

PAIR THE TWO AND ADD A LITTLE NAUGHTY TO YOUR NICE

By Samantha Brody

Forever 21 faux leather dress, $22.80; forever21.com

J.Crew leather ‘Aberdeen’ jacket, $595; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

L’agenceleather miniskirt, $510; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

Diane von Furstenberg ‘Marlene’ envelope purse, $250; shopbop.com

Giuseppe Zanotti platform heels, $650; shopbop.com

Haute Hippiesilk blouse, $365; available worldwide @net-a-porter.com

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Alice and Olivia leather tuxedo jacket ($488), House of Harlow necklace ($80), and Report ‘Bowie’ booties ($130); Uniquities boutiques. Silence & Noise lace skirt; similar styles available at urbanoutfitters.com.

All About Accessories

A wardrobe staple, this structured satchel will add sophistication to any ensemble.

Go commander-chic and channel this season’s military trend with this bold utility belt.

At once luxurious and no-nonsense, these convertible gloves make layering a cinch.

This vintage-inspired wool cloche is oh-so-glamorous and retro without being too costumey.

The perfect balance of relaxed-chic, this go-with-everything pair can be dressed up or down.

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WEDGE BOOTIES

FASHION MEETS FUNCTION WITH THE MOST WEARABLE ACCESSORY TRENDS FOR FALL

MICHAEL Michael Kors leather ‘Hamilton’ satchel, $268; nordstrom.com

Topshoputility belt, $50; topshop.com

J.Crewconvertible cuff gloves, $98;jcrew.com

Pour La Victoirelace-up ‘Lang’ wedge booties, $310;bloomingdales.com

By Aly Mackenzie

Stella McCartneycloche hat, $345;available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT:

Temple

J ewelry designer Temple St. Clair’s limited-edition Target collec-tion is available through Dec.

28. And if past Target collections by hat designer Eugenia Kim, shoe de-signer Cynthia Vincent and clothing designer Zac Posen are any indication, this collection will sell out in no time. As the sixth jewelry partner for Target, Temple St. Clair has a bohemian-luxe vibe that is equal parts delicate and or-nate. St. Clair draws inspiration from her studies abroad in Italy and her hum-ble Southern roots of Virginia. St. Clair studied art and literature of the classi-cal world and the Italian Renaissance at Smith College and later, in Flor-ence, where she lived for over a decade. While living in Florence in 1986, design-er Temple St. Clair Carr founded her line. Barneys New York was so drawn to her fine jewelry and craftsmanship,

inviting her to showcase her first collec-tion in New York City. St. Clair’s collec-tion then expanded to luxury retailers, soon encompassing a celebrity clientele.

The new collection for Target, which has been given the slogan “modern heirloom jewelry at a price that’s pre-cious” will feature 14k Gold Plate along with other costume materials. Prices range from $30 to $50, and the collection features contemporary and classic semi-precious gem neck-laces, earrings, cuffs and rings. Rich golds, reds blues and greens come as inspiration from the Mediterranean.Youthful hearts are sprinkled on rings and dangled from necklaces. But don’t be fooled: the resin-like ef-fect of the pieces almost (almost!) re-semble gumdrops. Save your teeth and your money by snatching a few pieces before the collection sets sail.

By Jacqueline Scott

St. Clair For Target

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Temple St. Clair multi jewel necklace with pear drop stones, $40; target.com

Temple St. Clair heart drop earrings, $29.99; target.com

Temple St. Clair wide-band ring, $29.99; target.com

Temple St. Clair five charm bracelet, $39.99; target.com

Temple St. Clair three stone cuff, $39.99; target.com

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Student with StyleG rowing up in a small town, senior Caroline Forsyth broke past her middle school

wardrobe (mostly comprised of Abercrombie and Aéropostale) by traveling through time in her grandmother’s closet. A little bit of lipstick and leather, and she transformed her style.

Her mother, a former model, worked at the fashion market in her hometown. It’s no surprise that fashion is in her blood.

By Jacqueline Scott

KS: Where did your interest in fashion stem from?CF: My mom and my grandmother have been my most consistent influences. My grandmother, Mimi, has been fashion-forward as long as I can remember. I used to play dress-up as a kid in her closet, and fortunately I grew up to be her size so I can actually go shopping in her closet. KS: Who is your style icon?CF: A little bit of Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn - that generation had it right. Everything is feminine and curve-hugging without showing too much skin.KS: How would you describe your personal style?CF: Eclectic, femme fatale, flattering and definitely on sale – that guides a lot of my choices.KS: Where do you like to shop?CF: It’s guided mostly by environment, so near Chapel Hill – Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. Whenever I get the chance to travel, my favorites are Zara, Topshop and Mango.KS: What Fall trends are you looking forward to?CF: I love leather jackets, boots and lipstick. I’ve got my above-the-knee boots, an Amelia Earheart-inspired sherling jacket, circular scarves and dark plum lip stain.

KS: How did your study abroad in Sevilla, Spain influence your style?

CF: Everybody dressed up all the time. My senora would dress up just to go across the street to the grocery store. I started dressing up more and though it’s a pain to walk to class in heels, it’s fun to have an occasion to wear your fancy clothes. In Spain the occasion was everyday.KS: How do you prepare for your next day?CF: It’s spontaneous. Whatever the weather is, whatever’s clean, whatever I’m feeling. I’m not always dressed to the T; whenever I feel like bumming it, I wear Vans with high socks and an American Apparel v-neck shirt. I’m no stranger to sneakers.KS: What are your signature pieces?CF: In the summer-time, I wear these “buffs” (bicep cuffs) all the time. They’re decorative bracelets that I accumulated and stretched over the bicep of my arm. In the fall, I love a good jacket and various rings to mix and match. Rings are timeless, and you inherit them.I’ve learned the hard way that I should just hold onto everything I have because it will come back into style at some point.

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Forever 21bangles, $10.80 for a set of 15; forever21.com

Vivienne Westwood Red Labeldraped crepe pencil skirt, $580; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

Forever 21lace-and-sateen top, $24.80; forever21.com

Steven by Steve Maddenplatform ‘Dair’ pumps, $149; bloomingdales.com

Bright of WayBy Meghan DeMaria

W ith the revival of eighties-inspired technicolored clothes and neon accessories, it was only a matter of time be-fore the beauty industry jumped on the brightly-colored

bandwagon as well. Runways from Chanel to Alice + Olivia fea-tured vivid hues on nails, eyes and lips. However, it can be daunt-ing to try these bold runway looks in our everyday lives. Though you may want to save bright makeup for night, when worn prop-erly, it can work for class and the club. Here, we show you three ways you can do bright beautifully, day or night.

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Eye-catching eyeliner will brighten your day (and every-one else’s). Intense pigments in small doses make for a fun, flirty look. Vibrant violet eyeliner enlivens dark eyes, while green or aqua brighten up light ones. Pair with two coats of mascara for day, then add shimmery shadow at night for added drama.

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PLACE:

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Nail polish is a great way to experiment with bright, bold col-or. Apply two thin coats of color and one of shiny topcoat for maximum megawatt impact. Try a trendy neon or fuchsia pol-ish this fall for a flash of color.

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Amp Up Your A.M. Routine

W e’ve all crammed for exams, written papers till 6 a.m. and par-tied until the wee hours — even though we know we’ll pay for it the next day. Not getting adequate sleep can leave you feel-

ing drained and your skin looking dull. For those early mornings when sleeping in isn’t an option, try adding a citrus-scented product with lem-on, orange or grapefruit to your morning routine. The fruity fragrance energizes, boosts happiness and lowers stress hormones. Get a whiff of one of these products for a quick burst of invigorating citrus scent.

By MaryAnn Barone

This energizing moisturizer with SPF 15 contains light-reflecting particles to make your skin look luminous, even when you’re feeling lackluster.

Clean & Clear ‘Morning Glow’ moisturizer, 4 fl. oz., $6.49; mass retailers and drugstores nationwide

The orange blossom-scented lather in this body wash is infused with bamboo essence for some seriously soft skin.

This luxurious lotion contains moisturizing honey and vitamin-packed orange wax to soothe dry skin instantly.

Spritz on this fragrance before class and smell it throughout the day as it seamlessly shifts from a sweet citrus to a soft, powdery scent.

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BODY WASH

BODY LOTIONMOISTURIZER

FRAGRANCENivea ‘Touch of Happiness’ moisturizing body wash, 16.9 fl. oz., $5.99; mass retailers and drugstores nationwide

Burt’s Bees ‘Thoroughly Therapeutic’ honey-and- orange wax body lotion, 8 fl. oz., $10; mass retailers and drugstores nationwide

Hermès ‘Eau Claire des Merveilles’ Eau de Toilette, 3.3 fl.oz., $116; hermes.com and Hermès stores nationwide

THE BEST BEAUTY BUYS TO GIVE YOU THAT EXTRA BOOST OF ENERGY IN THE MORNING — NO STARBUCKS REQUIRED

Apricot kernels and orange peel softly buff away dead skin, leaving you with a moisturized and toned complexion.

Ava Anderson Non-Toxic exfoliator, 2.7 fl. oz., $21.95; avaandersonnontoxic.com

EXFOLIANT

Topshop chiffon shirt, $125; topshop.com

Topshop beaded shorts, $125; topshop.com

Tory Burch ‘Geoff’ sandals, $325; shopbop.com

Forever 21 embellished necklace, $13.80; forever21.com

Jonathan Aston seam tights, $18; topshop.com

Boutique chiffon dress, $250; topshop.com

Splendid cotton-blend turtleneck, $50; available worldwide @net-a-porter.com

Forever 21 wide elastic belt, $6.80; forever21.com

Topshop lace ‘Rose’ tights, $24; topshop.com

Forever 21 satin headband, $1.80; forever21.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors patent leather ‘Pressley’ pumps, $97.95; nordstrom.com

Her Way to Your Way

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

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Her Way to Your WayTopshop knit cardigan, $100; topshop.com

Topshop knit ‘Epaulette’ dress, $85; topshop.com

Topshop leather skinny belt,

$44; topshop.com

Topshop tights, $16; topshop.com

Topshop rose bib necklace, $35; topshop.com

Forever 21 studded peep-toe clogs, $34.80; forever21.com

Topshop suede one shoulder dress, $310; topshop.com

Steven by Steve Madden platform ‘Grifin’ clogs, $170; shopbop.com

Topshop cotton-blend tights, $16; topshop.com

Forever 21 stone necklace, $4.80; forever21.com

Topshop hobo bag, $70; topshop.com

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STEAL RUNWAY STYLES AND SCORE THE DESIGNER LOOK FOR LESS

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

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urbanCHIC

Opposite page: Ya top with feather detailing, $38; Fabrik, (919) 918-7880.

BCBG Generation skirt, $89; Hadley Emerson, (919) 537-8264

This page: Kate Spade ‘Michaeline’ sweater ($195), Tibi ‘Madeline’ skirt

($265), and Butter ‘Savannah’ booties ($473); Monkees boutiques, (919)

967-6830. Bangles, $32; Uniquities boutiques, (919) 933- 4007

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Opposite page: Parker silk top with leather detail ($242) and J

Brand cargo pants ($249); Gena Chadler, (919) 881-9480

This page: Karana Grimaldi ‘Augustina’ top,

$168; Gena ChandlerPhoto by Kelly Bolick

Opposite page: BB Dakota leather jacket, $135; Fabrik.

Aryn K sequin tank ($88) and William Rast ‘Sienna’ denim

jeans ($155); Hadley Emerson

This page: Tibi ‘Nile’ beaded shift dress, $363; Gena Chandler.

Forever 21 Aerosmith relaxed T-shirt, $17.80; similar styles available at forever21.com

Splendid asymmetric jersey T-shirt, $76; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

Rebecca Taylor embellished jersey T-shirt, $225; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors jersey T-shirt, $70; available worldwide @ net-a-porter.com

Topshop crew neck T-shirt, $20; topshop.com

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By Rachel Allen

T-shirt Tells

CONCERT TEESFor the Rocker Girl: Hippie dippy Dead Heads and grungy Guns N’ Roses girls alike live in concert tees and share a bohemian streak that unites music lovers of all types. These beat-up concert tees are at their rocker cool-est when worn with skinny jeans, bad girl boots and one of this season’s hippie-fierce fur vests. You’ll win much more street cred if your tee is actually at a favorite act’s live show, but band websites and Urban Outfitters also sell plenty of options.

STRIPESFor the Classic Girl: If Jackie O and her modern-day doppel-ganger Katie Holmes are your go-to style-setters, you are likely the traditional type who lives in crisp striped tees. Keep the look classic with slim black pants and ballet flats in the fall, or go edgier with beat-up boyfriend jeans and wedges.

EMBELLISHED TEES For the Fashionista: For those among us who never shed their sparkle, embellished tees are the only choice. Just

toss one of these tops on over super-slim pants or leggings and your highest heels – jewelry is superfluous when your T-shirt has this much shine.

SUPER SOFT, SLOUCHY SOLIDSFor the Comfort Queen: Fashion and comfort needn’t be mutually exclu-sive, as girls who sport super soft styles from labels like Kain and C&C Cali-fornia have discovered. The beauty of these slouchy-cool tees is that they can be worn with almost anything, be it this summer’s coolest cargo pants, or if you’re feeling daring, a leather skirt or leather pants. C&C California and Kain are both sold at Uniquities Chapel Hill. Also sold online at shopbop.com

GRAPHIC TEESFor the Artsy Girl: Girls with a creative streak should celebrate it with equally artistic T-shirts. Cropped options look fierce over solid colored harem or carrot pants while fuller coverage graphic tees are best with leggings (this season in fabrics like corduroy and velvet) and boots or flats, like a pair of indie-cool TOM’S.

W ithout much warning, T-shirts have gone from the ugly ducklings of the fashion industry to its newest darlings. Dressed up or dressed down and sold in a million different colors and styles, there seem to

be T-shirt options for every person and occasion imaginable and in fact there are. Read on to find out what your preferred tee says about your personality and to learn a few new ways to amp up your T-shirt style this fall.

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Exercise DecorBy Annie Arntz

WORKOUT ACCESSORIES THAT FIT YOUR BODY AND YOUR DORM

FITNESS BALLUse a fitness ball in the comfort of your dorm to do sit-ups, crunches and push-ups. Af-ter your workout, use your fitness ball as a desk chair to work on your balance and to save storage space.

Work on your upper body strength with one- and two-arm swings, catches, push-ups and

presses. When you finish, use your kettlebells as bookends to hold up all your heavy textbooks.

RESISTANCE BANDUse your resistance band for bicep curls, lateral raises and triceps exten-sions as well as toning your quads and hamstrings. When you’re not stretching those muscles, tie each end of your band around your bedposts and use the band as a makeshift clothesline.

EXERCISE STEPThe step offers a variety of leg exercises like calf raises, squats and lunges and can also work your triceps and abs. When you finish your workout, add some pillows and use your step as ex-tra seating for movie night.

KETTLEBELLS

GoFit 7lb. kettlebell with instructional DVD, $24.99; target stores

Natural Fitness resistant exercise ball, $29.99; target.com

Fitness by Cathe Step @ Home aerobic step with risers and instructional DVD, $39.99; dickssportinggoods.com

Fitness Gear 10lb. resistance tubes, $15.99; dickssportinggoods.com

E ven though there are two gyms on campus, sometimes you are just too busy to get there as of-

ten as you would like. Well, we can show you how to move your full-body workout to the comfort of your dorm room. The key: choose equipment that can multi-task! Here are some fitness accessories that not only get you in shape but also fit into your dorm room couture.

Gaiam World of Love yoga mat,

$21.99; dickssportinggoods.com

YOGA MATDe-stress from a long week of school with a soothing yoga workout, then use your mat to stabilize your desk chair or rug.

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By Grace Joyal

CarrboroFashion Co-op

S itting under the trees at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, it is easy to play an “I spy” game with yourself. Tattoos

peek out from beneath cropped, straight-legged jeans. V-necked tees are tucked into simple, high-waisted skirts. Ballet flats rest on the earthen ground in a rainbow of colors.

In Carrboro, the trends don’t define the fashion—people play by their own rules. “The men and women of Carrboro are gen-erally setting trends, not following them,”

Kara LaFleur, co-owner of Roulette Vin-tage, said. The fashion scene in town is as varied as its wearers. “People in Carrboro have a good eye. They know their style and they’re comfortable with it,” Sarah Died-rick, a UNC Chapel Hill student, said. Vin-tage clothing is a big part of street style. Sit-ting at the traffic light in front of Roulette, I always look for the latest pieces in the store’s window. LaFleur describes Carrboro fashion as creative, authentic and unique.

“Everyone looks cool in Carrboro. I’ve hand-ed out coupons to people that look great.” The best part of vintage, she said, is that everyone can find something they love. “You’re recy-cling and getting something that’s different.”

Across the street in Carr Mill Mall, you can find Fedora, a boutique. Richa Deedwania, the owner’s daughter and the store’s buyer, said. The Carrboro store is more casual than the other locations in Raleigh and Apex.

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LIKE A DIAMOND IN THE RUFF, CARRBORO’S UNTAPPED FASHION SCENE IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND ECLECTIC, ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECES

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“The clothes are less structured. We see more wrap clothes, lightweight fabrics, earth tones—more natural fabrics,” she said. People like to wear clothing that they can put on and not have to worry about later, Diedrick said. After opening with a large stock of cocktail dresses to appeal to college students, Fedora slowly realized the majority of its clientele was Carrboro locals. Deedwania and her mother selected items with a new mindset. In Carrboro, people are concerned with the origin of their clothing.

Fedora carries a line that uses recycled fabrics. FairTribe jewelry, handmade in India, is sold. Portions of sales benefit the villages of the artisans when the jewelry is originally bought by retailers. Fedora also has jewelry made by local artisans.

Carrboro is very community-oriented,” Deedwania said. “Everyone’s trying to help everyone else.”

Roulette sells locally handmade clothing as well as upcycled- reworked- clothing, LaFleur said.

SEASONALSTYLE

“Shoppers are looking for stuff that’s timeless,” Deedwania said.

At Roulette, LaFleur is excited about pairing vintage flared jeans with bright, 80s tops this fall. She recommends wearing colored heels or western boots to complete the look. Also, a-line polyester dresses from the 60s are always great because they are flattering on many body shapes. “As long as it’s fitted in the bust, it’s going to look good,” she said.

Ankle-length, sleeveless Hawaiian hostess dresses work for any occasion. They have a high waist and a low back. At Fedora, Deedwania is into

In this former mill town, the allure is in the details.

“People demand quality but don’t want to pay a ton of money for it,” LaFleur said.

year-round basics for chillier temperatures. She suggested It jeans—mid-priced premium denim— worn with an Alternative Apparel pima cotton wrap, available in a range of colors. She said to top off the casual look with a Pashmina scarf, which Deedwania handpicks from India.

For men, LaFleur suggests a scholarly look. Collegiate cardigans with rolled sleeves or sweater vests are are in right now, she said. And of course, the western shirt is always a good option. “I love when everyone’s dressed up on Sundays just to go to brunch for fun,” LaFleur said. “I feel like you can sit anywhere in Carrboro and watch people walk by and be intrigued [by them].” Diedrick said she constantly wonders where people of Carrboro shop. She can never really decide whether something is inexpensive or high-end. Carrboro style is sure to create a visual surprise each time you cross the railroad tracks on a lazy afternoon.

LaFleur said she knows people in Carrboro aren’t concerned with what’s fashionable because for them, fashion is a day-to-day personal statement. It is an expression of who people are.

“The cool thing about Carrboro is that people aren’t afraid to wear what makes them feel good.” k

Mi Scusi handmade tunic dress from

Roulette Vintage Shop

Ruffled wool blazer from Fedora

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Rent the RunwayRENT THE RUNWAY COMES TO CHAPEL HILL TO SHOWCASE RENTABLE DESIGNER DUDS AT A VERY FASHIONABLE PRICE

W hen I hear the words “trendy,” “glam-orous” and “fashionable,” Chapel Hill, N.C., is definitely not the first place on

the map that comes to mind. Aside from the mi-nuscule size of the town, it’s also home to a massive state university. And okay, let’s be real: college-aged females are not known for getting dressed up for class or for having cash to drop on big-ticket items. So what happens when a hugely successful online retailer of high-end designer frocks and jew-elry comes to town to host a fashion show? Being the clothing addict that I am, I just had to find out. Rent the Runway, a web-based company that rents dresses and jewelry for all occasions at around one-tenth of retail value, was founded by two Har-vard Business School students, Jenn Hyman and Jenny Fleiss. As the story goes, Hyman’s inspira-tion for the concept behind Rent the Runway came from observing her sister in a particularly stress-ful “closet full of clothes but nothing to wear mo-ment.” She quickly came to recognize that her sis-ter’s experience was not uncommon among young women in America. For Hyman, the best solution to this problem was to find a way to provide wom-en with designer clothes without making a serious investment. Hence, Rent the Runway was born.

In collaboration with their seven Rent the Run-way campus representatives at UNC-Chapel Hill, Hyman and Fleiss put on a fashion show for the female population of the university that would draw in potential new customers and help to con-vey the unique qualities and goals of the company. “Rent the Runway is about creating an addiction for fashion,” Hyman said. “You put on your first Herve Leger dress, you realize how amazing you look, you get ten compliments, and then you want to go out and buy something from Herve Leger.”

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Though UNC-CH is the first college cam-pus on which a Rent the Runway fash-ion show has taken place, Hyman would like to expand to other schools such as Duke, University of Virginia, University of South Carolina, University of Tennes-see, University of Texas-Austin, UCLA and George Washington. With the dis-tinctly different needs of their 500,000 customers across the country in mind, Rent the Runway has developed a website which specifically caters to various cli-mates, social events and regional trends. “We’re able to customize content on our website to a user based not only on her style preferences but based on her age,” Hyman said. “So we know that if you’re a junior at UNC, you might be go-ing to tons of sorority parties. If you’re a 29-year-old living in New York City you’re probably going to weddings and benefits. So the types of dresses that we show you are different based on the types of events you might be attending.” The Rent the Runway team certainly suc-ceeded in displaying the breadth of their inventory in the fashion show, which took place on August 31 at the Franklin Hotel.Members of sororities across campus vol-unteered to model the dresses for their peers, who seemed not only to enjoy seeing their friends on the catwalk, but also to ap-preciate what Rent the Runway had to offer. “We think it’s a really good idea,” Eloise Hamilton, a junior, said of herself and her friend Martha Williams. “It’s per-fect for college girls on a college budget.”The show was divided into four sections based on event. The first was “Formal Wear,” which included three dresses by Nicole Miller and one show-stopping, gold floor-length gown by Badgley Mischka. Kate Haldorson, a sopho-more, modeled the dress which retails for $850 but is yours to rent for $100.“If I had anything to wear it to, I’d probably steal it,” Halodrson said.The next section of the show featured three dresses deemed appropriate to wear to “Carolina” events such as football games and tailgates. The Carrie Dress by Halston Heritage, which has been worn by Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City, was featured and is available to rent for $75. The dress retails for $325.The “Cocktail Party” section of the show featured dresses by La Rok, Herve Leger, Mark and James by Badgley Mischka and Milly, among others. A particularly

stunning, dangerously short deep-pur-ple Halston Heritage halter-top dress topped my list of favorites. The dress retails for $295 but rents for only $50.The show concluded with eight dress-es suitable for “a Tuesday night at the bars.” Dresses by Rebecca Taylor, FCUK, Halston Heritage and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent particularly im-pressed me; even if they seemed a bit too dressy for the intended occasion.“These dresses are not so much what you could wear to Bob’s on a weeknight,” Lindsey Stephens, a junior, whispered to me as dress after dress were paraded. “They’re all awesome though, aren’t they?”

After all the dresses had been down the runway and closing remarks were given, the standing-room-only crowd migrated across the hall to a makeshift boutique of sorts with six racks of dresses and a table full of jewelry available to try on and rent. Gelato, fruit punch and cupcakes were provided for and enjoyed by all. “I felt like it went really well,” Hunter Laporte, a ju-nior and one of the seven Rent the Run-way campus representatives said. “We had a great turn out. I’m really excited.”Hyman and Fleiss spent the remain-der of the evening flitting around the retail space, offering advice and en-couragement to potential customers. “I have a few cardinal rules through Rent the Runway,” Hyman said. “First of all, you will never look cooler than when you wear Helmut Lang. You’ll never feel sex-ier than when you wear Yigal Azriel, and if you want to do a little bit of sexy plus sophistication which is my favorite New York look, you should try out a Preen dress or a Temperley London dress.”The girls who rented dresses that evening received a special discount. At the register, as on the website, they were asked to speci-fy the dates on which they would like to re-ceive and return their dresses. They were also informed that not one but two dresses in different sizes would be arriving in the mail, a measure taken by Rent the Run-way to ensure that fit is never a problem. “I want women to feel fabulous for ev-ery single event in their life, be it a so-rority party, a wedding, a date, a night out with the girls…and feel like you can walk out with confidence and just strut your stuff every single day,” Hyman said. “There’s no reason why you save looking good for four days a year. You should look good every day of the year.”

Rent designer jewelry, too!

Danijo ‘Cecile Love’ earrings, $35 to rent; renttherunway.com

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Hervé Léger ‘Dark Night’ bandage dress, $150 to rent; renttherunway.com

Janis Savitt ‘A Little Nautical’ cuff, $65 to rent; renttherunway.com

Chamak ‘Silver Glitz’ bangle set, $15 to rent; renttherunway.com

Fight like a Girl &WinC ollege is all about late nights - late nights hanging with

friends in the lounge, later nights studying for an exam, or the latest nights partying on Franklin Street. But

after the mixing and mingling is over, the walk back to your dorm room can be the perfect opportunity for a predator to attack. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one in five women will be physically violated while still in college.

The Daily Tar Heel reports that during the first six weeks of school, students (especially freshmen) are more likely to face situations of sexual assault. Alcohol and ignorance are the two main allies of attackers. Avoid danger by us-ing the old-fashioned buddy system. In honor of Octo-ber Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Kaleidoscope highlights the services UNC-Chapel Hill offers that can keep female students safe during the late-night commute.

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An initiative started under former student body president J.J. Raynor, SafeWalk is a program that protects late-night walkers. Male and female biker pairs patrol campus hotspots ( i.e. the Undergraduate Library, the Union and Davis Library) and await students who need walking bud-dies. “We are concerned with the safety of walkers,” Chris-tina Lynch, the director of SafeWalk, said. “We don’t want them to go to areas where they aren’t safe.”

SafeWalk is funded by multiple student government committees, including the Parents Council and the Student Safety and Security Committee. The program employs about 30 students per semester. “Ninety-six percent of the money given to SafeWalk goes back to the student,” Lynch said. Visit www.safewalk.unc.edu or call 919.962.SAFE (919.962.7233) to request a SafeWalk.

Hours of Operation: Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Carolina has made it easy for cell phone users to stay safe. RaveG-uardian is a security initiative that is FREE to students through UNCMobile. At www.getrave.com you can create a profile that includes addresses and emergency contacts. If you’re walking home from Franklin Street during late-night, just call 888.728.4687 to set a timer. Once you arrive at your destination just call again to disable the service. DPS of UNC-CH can also track your location through your cell phone’s GPS system.

What if you get snatched? RaveGaurdian will call back to check on you once the timer runs out. If you don’t answer the call of help, DPS will come to your aid. “You can tell them your route or what you are wearing to make it easier for DPS to find you if something goes wrong,” Lynch said.

Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

919.962.SAFECALL CALL 888.728.4687

SafeWalk

RaveGuardian

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Miss Congeniality isn’t the only woman who can benefit from some martial arts skills. Here on campus, the Department of Public Safety provides a 12-hour self-defense course for students and staff alike. The class includes simulations led by nationally certified instructors. Visit www.dps.unc.edu/Police/crime prevention/classes/classes.cfm to sign up.

RAD – Rape Aggression Defense

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Fight like a Girl &WinNo pepper spray? No fear. Use the keys you have in your hand as a point of attack. Just place your car keys between your index and middle finger for an instant eye-gouger.

If he comes from behind, your head is your best weapon. Hitting him in the nose can give you the chance to scurry to safety or call authorities. Don’t try to punch an attacker. It will have the opposite effect - hurting you more than them.

FIRE! Sometimes shouting help can scare off the helpers. If you shout fire instead more people are likely to come to your aid.

Step 1: Instead of a closed fist, keep your palm open and use the heel of your hand to strike upwards into the nose.

Step 2: Once his hands are occupied with a bloody nose, use your knees to hit him where it hurts.

Step 3: As he sinks to the ground, run to safety and call campus security or 911.

SIMPLE TOOLS YOU SHOULD UTILIZE:

Walking to your car afterhours can be eerie, but make most of your keys to avoid a potential threat. Target the eyes.

KEYS

A travel-size can of hairspray can go a long way. It is a cheap alternative to mace but just as effective in temporarily blinding your attacker.

TRAVEL HAIRSPRAY

When you are walking alone, use your phone to call a friend or act like you are engaged in conversation. If you are at-tacked, your phone can be a good tool to pass on identifying characteristics of your assailant to a friend.

PHONE

USE YOUR HEAD

GO FOR THE EYES

SHOUT

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SELF DEFENSE TIPS AND TRICKS EVERY GIRL SHOULD KNOW: