May 24, 2013

April 2013:

WEDNESDAY’S NETFLIX PICK: Disney movies

By Katina Beniaris Chameleon Blogger   This Week’s Choice -> Disney Movies   The Blurb   Need a break from final papers and projects? Netflix has been adding classic Disney movies in the last few months. Everyone loves Disney, right? Some of these movies might be your favorites! I shared my top five choices of which Disney movies you should watch below.   At A Glance   Movies: Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Aristocats, Pocahontas, Alice in Wonderland, Dumbo, James and the Giant Peach, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and many more! Genre: Children & Family Movies, Feature Animation, Adventures, Classics These more »

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Like waves, nothing ever departs from its source

Photo by Matt Gillis/The Chameleon.

By Stevenson Valentor Chameleon Staff Writer   Speaking is the vocal manifestation of ideas and feelings old and new.   Many of our ideas remain unspoken, though we may express them wordlessly through emotion or facial expression.   Emotions and facial cues are just subtle expressions that words could have communicated.   But when words are spoken, they may sit around in the air, around in the listeners’ own thoughts.   White caps are the manifestations we know as waves in the water; they come from the wind blowing water to the point where the water curls over itself.   Not more »

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Greenola empowers women through fashion

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By Sarah McBride Chameleon Staff Writer   The Greenola Style launch party was held in the Damen Student Center on April 16.   The brand partnered with Phi Sigma Sigma sorority to launch their spring and summer 2013 collection titled “Kazmik Voyage.”   At the event, attendees could shop the collection of apparel and accessories, pick up swag bags, and learn more about the brand’s charity work.   Greenola is a Chicago-based fashion line that works to empower women in Uganda and Bolivia.   All of the designs are handmade in these countries out of sustainable and traditional materials, and more »

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FRIDAY FASHION SPECTRUM: You are more beautiful than you think

By Ari Black Chameleon Blogger   I am posting and writing about a video today that I believe all women (and even men) should see.  I believe the topic of this Dove Beauty Campaign video parallels with fashion because personal appearance is something everyone worries about.  Though clothes and top trends are fun to experiment with in the fashion world, it is important to remember what really matters: the confidence and self-awareness of individual beauty truly makes every human being magnificent. As I watch this video, it brings me back to the message that my mom repeatedly taught me throughout my more »

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WEDNESDAY’S NETFLIX PICK: Pretty in Pink

By Katina Beniaris Chameleon Blogger   This Week’s Choice -> Pretty in Pink (1986)   The Blurb   Andie, a teenage misfit, has her dreams come true when the popular guy, Blane, asks her to prom. But, social cliques cause conflict in this teenage love story.   At A Glance   Cast: Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer Genre: Dramas, Romantic Movies, Romantic Dramas This movie is: Romantic, Feel-good Rating: 3.7 stars out of five   My Thoughts   I can’t turn down the opportunity of recommending another John Hughes movie. They’re classics! Pretty in Pink tells the story more »

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FRIDAY FASHION SPECTRUM: Stay stylish at summer music festivals

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By Ari Black Chameleon Blogger   In honor of the Lollapalooza selling out, I felt that it was the perfect time to share some of my favorite sites for clothes to wear to events like this. From festivals to concerts, I find that it is hard for girls to balance laying out appropriate yet still daring outfits for these situations. In this post, I will show some possible article choices that should be considered for the variety of upcoming festivals this summer, as well as pointing in more of a broad direction to websites where looks like these can be more »

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Spring shoppers seek sustainable style

Photo from Creative Commons/Greenola promotes fair trade and sustainable shopping.

By Sarah McBride Chameleon Staff Writer   When seeking out some new pieces for the spring season, many of us will opt to look for some pieces that keep with the green movement trend.   Didn’t think social movements would affect your clothes? Think again.   Even major stores, including H&M, are now offering sustainable apparel for the eco-conscious.   So, it’s now possible to shop and save the world at the same time. That’s what I call multitasking.   Sustainable brand Greenola offers shoppers a way to shop for conscious apparel and accessories while making a difference in peoples’ more »

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WEDNESDAY’S NETFLIX PICK: Cartoon Network

By Katina Beniaris Chameleon Blogger   This Week’s Choice -> All The Cartoon Network Shows!   The Blurb   Over the weekend, a swarm of Cartoon Network shows became available on Netflix. Cartoon Network was one of my favorite channels as a kid. Their shows were imaginative and original as I glued my eyes to the TV and ate my Captain Church. I couldn’t possibly choose one show so I’ll mention some of my favorites.   At A Glance   Shows: Adventure Time, Johnny Bravo, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Powerpuff Girls, Ed Edd and Eddy, Dexter’s Laboratory Scooby Doo: Mystery more »

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WEDNESDAY’S NETFLIX PICK: Sherlock

By Katina Beniaris Chameleon Blogger   This Week’s Choice -> Sherlock (2010-2012)   The Blurb   A spin on Arthur Conan Doyle’s tale of Sherlock Holmes as the eccentric detective solves mysteries in the modern-day streets of London with a military veteran, Dr. John Watson.   At A Glance   Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs Genre: TV Shows, British TV Shows, Crime TV Shows, TV Dramas This movie is: Suspenseful, Witty Rating: 4.5 stars out of five   My Thoughts   Everyone must know “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.” He’s the man with the deerstalker hat and the more »

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WEDNESDAY NETFLIX PICK: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)   The Blurb   Breakfast At Tiffany’s tells the story of New York socialite, Holly Golightly as she becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building.   At A Glance   Cast: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard Genre: Classics, Romantic Comedies This movie is: Romantic, Sentimental, Witty Rating: 4 stars out of 5   My Thoughts   Ah… Breakfast At Tiffany’s. You must have heard this movie before. It has been around for about 50 years. Have you seen anyone wear a black dress and pearls for a Halloween costume last year? more »

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