Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: The Mullet Skirt
by Crystal Gibson
Before we begin the defending, allow me to exhaust the names this skirt has been given: Mullet Skirt Hi-Low Skirt Asymmetrical Skirt... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: Flats, Flats, Flats
by Crystal Gibson
Ballet was my life for many years; unfortunately, I was never able to join a prestigious school because of my weight and... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: One Different Nail Color
by Crystal Gibson
Celebrities like Beyoncé and Vanessa Hudgens were the first to be seen rocking the mixed-up mani look subsequently leading to ubiquity. A... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: The One-Piece Swimsuit
by Crystal Gibson
Growing up, I was the chubby ballerina, the overweight gymnast and likely the only teenage girl who appreciated that a one-piece swimsuit... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: Messy Buns
by Crystal Gibson
Let me tell you all about my hair: it’s fine, it’s fried, it’s short and the top of my head is thinning... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: Girls Who Wear Glasses
by Crystal Gibson
Mary-Ann Spier from The Babysitter’s Club was the character that I most identified with as a child. She made wearing glasses a glamorous... more...
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Defend the Trend: Excess Accessories
by Crystal Gibson
As children, my sister and I would wander into my parents’ bedroom and gawk at all the precious pieces in my Mother’s... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: Color-Blocking
by Crystal Gibson
I spent the majority of my spring/summer wardrobe money on anything with color. Not once did I consider what I would pair... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: Valentine’s Day Inspired Outfits
by Crystal Gibson
Image via Oral Answers There are extremes when it comes to Valentine’s Day style; the key is to recognize these and rationalize.... more...
Defend the Trend
Defend the Trend: The Canadian Tuxedo
by Crystal Gibson
After my failed attempt at finding the definition of leggings last week, I chose a trend that I knew would absolutely have... more...




















