In the fashion industry, the image of a “normal” body is contrived, making many feel as though they aren’t beautiful or good enough. ‘Project Runway’ season 14 winner Ashley Nell Tipton doesn’t focus on trying to belong, but rather focuses on creating a life unbound by...

  If I’m being brutally honest, with every award season, the fashion normally takes precedent over the actual award shows. While it’s entertaining to see favored performers honored for their art, many people can’t help but find more enjoyment with seeing what is worn rather than...

By Justin Donner Sports Editor Leah Korthof, a graduating marketing major from the College of Business at CSUSM, has built herself quite the resume. Her passion is rooted in fashion, and it’s something she got seriously involved in at an early age. In high school, yes high school,...

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist “Simp” is defined as a person who is too emotionally attached to someone. Even if that particular someone does not have mutual feelings for this person. Are you under the Valentine’s Day Blues? If yes, then you may be Simping. But if not, then I presume you...

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist Vogue’s Feb. issue will feature a retouched photo of Lena Dunham and some people feel the use of Photoshop on the actress is inappropriate. In times where editing photos is practiced, we can reshape a person’s body through programs such as Photoshop. Because...

By Alex Maravillas  Fashion Columnist  I believe conceit and vanity are two different things. In the words of Cher Horowitz from the 90’s movie Clueless, “I don't rely on mirrors so I always take Polaroids.” So in order to achieve full vanity, camera photos are a definite source of reassurance...

By Alex Maravillas  Fashion Columnist It is officially the holiday season. According to rookiemag.com, “The mall is a very scary place during the holidays” and I agree, especially for a college student on a budget. “But never fear, there is an alternative to this nightmare: the thrift store....

By Alex Maravillas  Fashion Columnist In the 80s, and early 90s, acid washed denim was a significant fad. Today, acid washed denim is still a huge trend especially for this season. SDBWD readers could put their own little creative-modern twist to this D.I.Y. tutorial. To learn how to do this...

                By Alex Maravillas “Stres$$ed. Depre$$ed. But Well Dre$$ed.” is here to help spark creativity for readers and also it works as a paparazzi to show spotlight on students here at CSUSM, who have interesting and unique...