MSU Madison Avenue Boutique gets an upgrade

Recently Madison Avenue, Missouri State University’s boutique in the Plaster Student Union, got a face lift. Emily Doll, marketing specialist for the Missouri State University Bookstore, said the team from the bookstore, that works in conjunction with Madison Avenue, wanted to draw in more business to the online and in-person store due to customer loss during the pandemic.

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How Fashion Fails Trans Bodies

Ready-to-wear clothing is the term used for clothing that is mass manufactured in pre-measured sizes. This is the clothing we wear every day—a pair of jeans you bought at the mall, or a jacket you bought at a trendy boutique. Sometimes, finding the right size in ready-to-wear clothing can be frustrating. It can be even more frustrating when your assigned gender at birth differs from your gender identity or gender expression.

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Trending now — Sweater Vests

The sweater vest has made its way into yet another trend cycle — and we’re here for it. Sweater vests sprung up in fall 2020, but their moment is not over yet. The sweater vest is a classic staple that can be effortlessly transitioned into your spring wardrobe. Here’s how we’re wearing the sweater vest right now:

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Color of the Month - Brown

In the fashion world, trends come and go almost as fast as they hit the stores. Every season there seems to be a new color we all gravitate toward, but there are always neutrals we keep in our closet. Among these colors are tans, whites, creams, grays, and of course plenty of black. However, the neutral everyone seemed to forget about is making a comeback: Brown.

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The Blonde Bear Boutique

Growing up with a love of fashion and a dream of one day becoming a designer, Missouri State senior acting major Emma Keifer, owner of The Blonde Bear Boutique, has stayed true to her roots. Emma founded The Blonde Bear Boutique amid the pandemic in May of 2020. In her childhood, she recalls having an obsession with Project Runway and designing her own clothes. During quarantine, she decided she wanted to rekindle that old love and start her own boutique.

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Everything Jaded

Allyson Ly, a junior marketing major at Missouri State University, can do it all — she’s a photographer, designer, and artist with ideas to spare. Earlier this year she incorporated her many talents into one brand called Everything Jaded. Right now she is focused on photography and shoe customizations.

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How to Style Slip Dresses: Fall Lookbook

Wearing slip dresses in a casual style can put a lot of people outside of their comfort zone, but I’ve found them to be a fun way to challenge my stylistic expression. If you love the look of a slip dress but aren’t sure how to style them, this lookbook is for you!

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Alt Style Guide: How to show your mom it was more than just a phase

If you were anything like me, you spent your adolescent years posting on your Tumblr blog, shopping at Hot Topic, and begging your parents for a pair of Platform Vegan Doc Martens. Perhaps you were never seen out of your My Chemical Romance band t-shirt, skinny jeans, and that checkered belt that everyone seemed to have) Maybe you were a scene kid, an emo, a soft grunge pastel goth cry baby or a manic pixie dream girl. Maybe you grew out of it or maybe you never will. Whatever the case, alternative fashion is back in the spotlight. Here’s your style guide to look the part.

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How to have gym confidence

Let's get real — gym anxiety is a thing! Sometimes the gym feels intimidating, but it doesn't have to. Working out can be incredibly liberating — don't let gym anxiety get in the way. Working out releases serotonin which can boost your mood, improve your appetite, and affect your sleep cycle in a positive way. Whether you're a beginner or have years of experience, these tips can help you feel confident next time you go to the gym.

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