Noel's Fashion

Single and ready to mingle? Going out barhopping? Not in that outfit!

Author: Noel Hemphill While investigating the Hermosillo Bar on York Avenue for it's strength as a single's bar, I found something else out. It wasn't pleasant....

Rihanna is Vogue’s March 2014 Cover Girl

Author: Noel Hemphill I walked into the mail room today, expecting to only find a letter or a coupon from Spitz in my box. I was...

Underwhelmed at the Oscars

Author: Noel Hemphill The Academy Awards rolled into town this past Sunday, bringing with them a flurry of chiffon, satin and sequins. The Academy Awards is...

From oat to haute, grocery shopping goes couture

Author: Noel Hemphill Grocery shopping is a normal errand and an important part of the spectacular mundane that fills up our days. The people found in...

Looking good from head to toe

Author: Noel Hemphill Spring is one of my favorite seasons, especially on Occidental's campus. Roses and daffodils are blooming all over, trees have fresh green buds...

Vintage shopping tips and tricks

Author: Noel Hemphill This past Sunday in Burbank, Calif., an enormous vintage fashion and textile show took over the Pickwick Gardens Conference Center. Two large ball...

Music festival fashion

Author: Noel Hemphill South by Southwest is over, Coachella is just around the corner and the lineup for Lollapalooza has been released. Stagecoach will wrap up...

The Good, the Bad, and the Hairy: Emmy Awards Fashion

Author: Noel Hemphill TV's biggest night, The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, took place this past Sunday evening in Los Angeles. Just miles away from our college...

Big names, small prices

Author: Noel Hemphill It is no secret that designer items are expensive. As soon as the label of a top designer gets stuck on an item,...

Your Own Armory

Author: Noel Hemphill Dita Von Teese once said that "heels and red lipstick will put the fear of God into people." As a living fashion icon...

Ignore the trends

Author: Noel Hemphill I was browsing through BuzzFeed late one night, my mind becoming numb and quiet before I fell asleep. BuzzFeed, with its endless lists,...

Stock Up On Stockings

Author: Noel Hemphill Ah, Fall. I love the season. It presents so many opportunities to dress up or hide in a big cable knit sweater. It...