A couple of days back, my school’s English department had all the 12th graders write an Argumentative Essay on “Love and Relationships”. It may seem all fluttery and cute from a distant perspective, but in actuality, most us were initially daunted over the topic. For one, most of us kind of don’t have boys nor experiences on love and relationships; and two, some of us might have held this mantra: books before boys. I mean sure we weren't limited to writing articles solely about romantic love, but romantic love sells and covers probably a third of all internet articles - a convenience for the seven source minimum that was asked of us. To cut my narcissistic tale on my English paper short, I opted to write a topic close to my interest. It was about the freedom women should have when dressing up - freedom from any guy’s dictation on what she chooses to wear. Hence, here’s a guide to man-repelling for the purpose of well, I don’t really know. Probably you just hate guys so much or that you’re just so done with this male - centric planet we’re living in and you just want shout "I AM A WOMAN AND I WANT TO WEAR WHATEVER THE HELL I WANT!"

~The Repellants~

     Generally, men loath these things. They could practically act as your pepper spray - albeit, a really fashionable one.
 

1. Unconventional Heels (and by unconventional, we mean BIZARRE)

     Since time and memorial, designers have always considered shoe-making as an art form. We've seen the heel-less shoes, gun-like shoes, flaming shoes, armadillo shoes, shoes with tarantulas on them, etc.  Women would die to have a pair, guys will never understand this craze.

2. Unconventional Tops

     With unconventional heels, come unconventional tops. This includes peplum, sheer, ruffles, pajama wear, and more. If your man-repelling desires are not that strong, you can opt to wear a daring top and pair them with any simple bottoms and shoes. At most, do not wear accessories.

3. Oversized Glasses

     Yes we don’t care if our whole face is covered with an extravagantly textured pair. If we feel good in it, then so be it! 

4. Technicolor Hair and Eccentric Make-up

     *Cue an indie electropo synth-based dance track* Because nothing beats having uber-cool and uber-fabulous hair than having a track you can dance to. Meadham Kirchoff is an ideal point of reference when it comes to this matter. Women who can wear really daring colors are truly icons of style. We salute you!

5. Odd Garments

     Need I say more? A woman will just know what an odd piece of clothing would look like, and may I add: these are the coolest repellants ever!

REMEMBER!

     The cardinal rule of Man-Repelling is: the more you wear daring, unconventional, and uncoordinated garments, the better.


 - Bea Ticsay
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     Ah, Halloween…the time when crazy costumes and overly creative outfits rule the streets during the night. Though why dress up as a typical ghost with a sheet over your head or spend money on a Disney costume that you'll only wear once when you can use the clothes you already have in your closet? Here are five Halloween-approved not-so-scary outfit ideas you can wear this season:

     That's just few of the things you can do to sweeten up the typical Halloween costumes and now you won't get lost! We're just getting started so watch out for more!


- Victoria Urrutia
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      Dr. Martens and TUK are British-based brands that are often linked to punks, the grunge scene, Russians, and even soldiers. Although combat boots and creepers first started out as military footwear during the second world war, these shoes also became one of the biggest (and most practical) fashion staples to ever be invented. With their rubber and crepe soles, these shoes can definitely last a lifetime. Not to mention, they give an edge to any outfit you wear. Although, most people find these shoes intimidating and weird; that just goes to show that they haven't fully appreciated the eccentricity and usefulness of them just yet.

     3. They're very versatile. You can wear them with your everyday clothes or if you opt for going a bit more dressy, you can use them too. Since these shoes actually come in different prints and styles (yes, it's not just the normal combat boots and oxford shoes style), you can use any pair to style up any outfit for numerous occasions.

      Need I explain more? Combat boots and creepers get all three checks for being the perfect pair of shoes! Comfort, weather, and style all wrapped up in one pair. Did I mention that they give you an additional height boost because the soles range from 1-3 inches?

      They're definitely something every one should have in their closets.


- Marian Plaza
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