An (Instagram) Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
There’s no better way to be teleported outside of your Polar-Vortex-induced hibernation than through the photo-sharing app, Instagram – the ultimate form of visual escapism. In the stressful midterm season of exam-sized coffees and endless slush, it’s easy to forget that there is a wider world outside of Kingston (yes, there is life north of […]
The Many Etc’s of Emilie Nolan
When it comes to Emilie Nolan, life really does imitate art. Splitting her time between New Jersey, Toronto, and Kingston, the Queen’s University drama student is a go-getter in the true sense of the word, earning status as a style savant with the success of her personal fashion blog, Emilie Etc., this past October. The […]
Guys Tell All: Lulu App
It’s no surprise that us university kids are looking for love (well, at least some of us are), but to what extent are we willing to find it? With the release of the exclusive, girls-only app, Lulu, girls are able to do quick background checks on guys they know. The controversial app was made for […]
The New Normal
What exactly is “normcore”? Even after reading a plethora of articles on the topic that—seemingly from out of nowhere—proliferated the Internet late last week, I must admit that I’m still not sure myself. A recent article, written by Fiona Duncan in New York Magazine, credits trend-forecasters K-Hole for branding those with a stylistic preference for […]
Californication
They say the best things in life are unexpected. This was a sentiment I never truly understood, until I lost my passport within two hours of landing in Los Angeles for Reading Week. Let me preface this by saying that, as much as I enjoy the notion of spontaneity, I had meticulously planned my dreamy […]
Pop Culture Overload
When you need a good laugh, there’s no better place to look than the entertainment industry (I mean, it isn’t called the entertainment industry for nothing.) From the Kardashian Klan to the Clintons and The Simple Life, Kelly MacPherson has rounded up the best pop culture related pictures, tweets, GIFS… etc. so you can LOL […]
Wanderlust: Oslo, Norway
WANDERLUST There is something so comforting about visiting a big city. Maybe it’s the constant hum of people making their way through the streets, or the ability to visit the same city so many times and still uncover hidden treasures. Everything about the city is worth experiencing: the fashion, the food, the people and the […]
The Sweet Escape
With midterms around the corner, you can find me hibernating in my room (away from the arctic tundra), slaving away at school-work, and getting my munchies on. No one said braving this Canadian winter was going to be easy, but I sure found a way to do so. I’ll let you in on a little […]
The Sounds of Love
Set the mood with this lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day playlist featuring Adele, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Bon Iver. You can listen to it with your sweetheart, or alone….with an extra large box of chocolates. Happy Valentine’s Day, MUSERS! Listen to the mix here. Beyoncé- XO Mystery Jets- Young Love Rhye- Open Lorde- 400 Lux The 1975- Heart Out Ray […]