Education

We Found the Perfect Shoes for Every Summer Occasion

Need some new shoes for summer? Here are the pairs to buy. Finding a great pair of shoes for summer can be tough. And usually, once you've found the perfect pair of heels or sandals, that pair doesn't really work for every summer occasion. You want versatility, but you can't just wear the same pair of sneakers everywhere. Ugh.To help you out, we've compiled a list of the best shoes for summer. Here are the shoe styles you need for the summer season, for a few different summer occasions. After a...
Tags: Brunch, Shopping, College, Shoes, Dates, Sneakers, Flats, Fashion Tips, Wedges, Special Occasion, Purse Nine WestA

Dripping from the Cross: A Sunday Hymn

I haven’t posted a Sunday Hymn in quite some time, but after spending the last few days at our annual singing school in Jasper, AL, they’re on my mind. My kids love “Dripping from the Cross,” a hymn by L.B. Leister (1885-1968), and our 17-year-old daughter has led it in congregational singing more than once at singing school. For me, the imagery is blunt, the words raw. I have trouble singing this one without tears. I got a grammar lesson while typing it. I recently discussed the use of ’til, ...
Tags: Family, Music, Faith, Jesus, Homeschooling, SundayHymn, Cross Guilty

Joy, tears as 19 inmates in state’s prison for women earn college degrees

Nineteen women inmates at the Washington Corrections Center for Women graduated last week with associate degrees through a fast-growing college program run by a Tacoma nonprofit.
Tags: News, Education, Local News, Tacoma, Education Lab, Washington Corrections Center for Women

College, Fashion, and College Fashion: How My Style Evolved in College

Graduating with a minor in "making boyfriend jeans look fancy." Freshman year vs. senior year. Four years ago, I entered college with a suitcase stuffed with clothes and a newly acquired "Best Dressed" high school superlative title.  In many ways, my current style and personality are not that different from what they were in 2013. Mixed prints, a fit-and-flare floral dress with combat boots, my prized Stella McCartney bag--yep, I'd definitely still wear that outfit on the left today.Yet I've c...
Tags: College, Life Lessons, Stella Mccartney, Hamilton, Don, College Life, Personal Style, Aria Montgomery, Senior Year, Norma Bates, Emmas Stone, Post-grad, Freshman year, College Fashion and College Fashion, Best Dressed, Taylor Swift Nordstrom

Video Game Fashion: L.A Noire

From the streets of LA to your closet. Photo Credits - Steam I've been doing Video Game Fashion for a while now, so it may seem like playing video games have always been a big deal to me. While I've been playing games since I was a child, it wasn't until 2011 that I really began to appreciate video games as an art form. And it started with this game right here.L.A Noire is not your typical action-adventure detective game. It's more of an interactive movie. Yes, there is shooting, fist-fighting...
Tags: Video Games, College, La, Inspiration, Lulu, Lapd, Nancy Drew, Don, Kohl, Stefan, Phelps, Rusty, Trench Coat, Colorblocking, Mules, Fedora Hat

Looks on Campus: Julia - Michigan State University

Simplicity can speak volumes!Fashion isn't just about "more is more" -- sometimes the simplest look can turn heads, as Julia illustrates with her minimalist outfit. Make no mistake, this girl knows fashion -- we talked for a while about designer vs. fast fashion, style evolutions, and fashion icons. Julia's insights on style and self-expression can teach us all a little something. Julia 101 Name: JuliaYear: SeniorMajor: Arts & Humanities, Advertising School: Michigan State UniversityHometown: ...
Tags: New York, Instagram, College, Alexa Chung, Street Style, Michigan, Zara, Midwest, Martha, Julia, Michigan State University, Minimalism, Campus Style, Looks on Campus, Socially Conscious, Summer 2017

Outfits & Outings Under $100: Cat Cafe + Painting

Cuddle a cat! Paint ALL the things! This is for all the cat loving artsy people out there. Or for the cat lovers who aren't artistically inclined but like having a blast with friends. After all, what's a better summer day than hanging out with cute animals and making art with friends?Here is the rundown on O&O:$30 max for each outing per person$70 max for an outfit (pure clothes, rest is swappable)Diverse sizingOutfits for both dress/pant-lovers. Cost Breakdown Cat cafe ($10-15): Unlimited cat ...
Tags: College, Inspiration, Events, Dates, Outfits Under $100, What Should I Wear, What Do I Wear There, Fun Activities, Skirt Madewell

Suspended College Professor Fired After Fox News Appearance

A New Jersey community college has fired an adjunct professor who was suspended after appearing on Fox News
Tags: Politics, News, Education, Uncategorized, New Jersey, Fox News, Essex County College, Fox News Appearance

Investing in Women-Owned Businesses Will Enhance Africa’s Productivity

It is the objective of Synergy Systems Consults (UK) Limited, a company that specialises in promoting and identifying partnership and investment opportunities within Africa, to influence dynamic changes in terms of exporting international expertise that will enhance productivity in Africa. For example, the Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN) is a non-profit and […]
Tags: Education, Nigeria, Africa, Sales, Equality, Economic Growth, Women-owned Businesses, Gender challenges, Women's Empowerment, Country specific, Barriers to trade, Boost Economic Growth, enhance Africa's productivity, Synergy Systems Consults UK Limited, Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners