Friends of wine

Good wine and good company

Gallery photos courtesy of Landie Koch Written by Krystal Pugh/Contributing Writer Students no longer have to wait until Friday night happy hour to have a nice glass…




Thrift without stress

I feel a little protective of my thrifting haunts. It gives me a little bit of anxiety to know that someone else may be uncovering a vintage Escada jacket that could be hanging in my closet.
But since this is one of my last columns, I figured it’s about time to share my wisdom. Good thrifting in Miami does exist.



Paltrow shines at award ceremony

Esra Erdogan/Life! Editor When it comes to watching the Academy Awards, the statues come in second to the dresses. Here are the actresses that I…



NYFW: designers revive trends from previous season

Another New York fashion week has come and gone, and my finger hurts from clicking through all the shows on Style.com. Everything was beautiful and inspirational, save for the witch shoes and funky hats of Marc Jacobs.


What to wear on Valentine’s Day

Do not look at Valentine’s Day as a day to binge on chocolate from your significant other or contemplate running over happy couples. Instead, look at it as an opportunity to get dressed up and go out. Here are a few suggestions of what to wear on the day which is reserved for proclaiming your feelings to your loved ones—or yourself.


Blog offers fresh views

With literally thousands to choose from, it is easy to get lost in the blogosphere. Recent graduates Nikki Poey and Cristina Russell felt the same way until they created their own blog called Dear Miamigirl.