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Pressure-Filled Search for the Perfect Dress

by Aislinn Rendulic, Editor-in-Chief

The search for a perfect prom gown can often seem stressful and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be if you're well informed. Trying to find the perfect dress for your body shape, style, and skin tone can sometimes feel like you will never succeed. Hopefully, these tips and tricks will help make the crazy process a little more enjoyable.

This prom season feathers, butterflies, and stars are taking over prom stores such as MbProm, One Enchanted Evening, and the Prom Shoppe. Senior Miranda Lapham said, “I love going prom shopping. Trying on new dresses is always a blast.” Before you scan the racks for your perfect dress, it's important to step back and think. Do you want a once-in-a-lifetime fairytale dress? Or do you want a classic dress that you could wear in the future with different accessories?

When you begin shopping, it's important to keep an open mind because something that looks plain and simple on a hanger could look absolutely stunning on. It's also important to note what colors highlight your eyes, hair, skin tone, and what style of dress best flatters your body shape. The best way to hide your “flaws'' is to highlight your good points. Remember the media's emphasis on being thin can make perfectly normal gals feel insecure. Don't fall for that!

Have the confidence to celebrate the way your body was made. Marilyn Monroe wore a size 16 in her most gorgeous gowns, and she is remembered as one of the most beautiful women of all time.

Online prom shops are great ways to shop if you don't feel comfortable stepping into a store, but be careful of scams and return fees. Stores such as Peaches Boutique have great return policies and an abundance of dresses. All-in-all, you're going to look beautiful either way, so don't stress. Eat healthy food, get rest, exercise regularly, and learn to find joy in daily living. The healthier you are physically and mentally, the lovelier you'll look on prom night, which applies to the rest of your life as well!

Junior Jayme Flock follows the trend of posting dresses they’ve tried on to Tiktok. (Photo from Tiktok)

A Dairy Queen advertisement for its Valentine's Day themed cake. (Photo from Google Images)

Chick-Fil-A has brought back its heart shaped nugget trays for another Valentine's season. (Photo from Google Images)

Sweet Treats for V-Day

by Amara Forsyth, Features Editor & Designer

Every year when Valentine's Day rolls around the corner, many businesses begin to advertise and sell themed treats including festive drinks, anything with a heart, and anything red. They use cheesy, yet cute, slogans to grab people's attention like “Love is in the Air!” and “Make Someone's Day.”

Let’s be honest, Valentine's Day can be considered an unnecessary holiday, but who can resist adorably shaped food? Starbucks never misses an opportunity to cash in and has, of course, capitalized on a line of festive drinks yet again, especially lovebug lemonade. Senior Taylor Fordyce says, “I was making my weekly trip to Target when I came across a new list of Valentine's Day drinks at Starbucks. I saw there was a lovebug lemonade, which has lemonade, raspberry syrup and strawberry puree in it. Not only was it delicious, but the sweet flavors reminded me of the sweet treats that come with Valentine's Day!” Another business taking advantage of Valentine's Day themed treats is Chick-fil-A, with its heart-shaped chicken nugget trays, as well as Dairy Queen with heart-shaped ice cream cakes. Grab these festive treats to celebrate before they are gone.

Venus in retrograde shaking up zodiac signs. (Photo from Google Images)

Venus Spins and Couples Split

by Triston Norton, Entertainment Editor and Designer

Prepare yourself, there’s a retrograde ahead and it will start to shake things up. Venus, the planet of love and intimacy, will be in retrograde from December 19, 2021 to January 29, 2022. During this time, relationships are turned upside down and they reconsider the way they commit to each other. Since Venus governs relationships, it is wreaking havoc on existing relationships. It seemed to be a trend around the high school that couples were breaking up during this time. Whether it was couples that were heading in that direction, or couples that were perfectly fine, this retrograde caused it to end. Senior Katie Duray states how hard breakups can be, “Breakups can honestly be one of the hardest things people can experience since you're losing someone you thought was your person. The worst part for me, personally, during my breakup was getting out of the daily routine we had created and no longer sharing the little things with him.” Most of us experience breakups at some point in our life and they are never easy. Seeking support from friends and family is important, and encouragement helps to get through it. While dealing with breakups is painful, it allows for people to learn a lot about themselves and to gain the kind of relationships that you deserve.

Winter Wondertrends Keep it Fresh

by Shannon Lutz, Reporter

A model showing off her moon boots. (Photo from Google Images)

Moon Boots:

These chunky shoes have become very well known in the world of fashion. The brand was first created in the early 1970s by Tecnica Group of Giavera del Montello in Italy. The first time they became a trend was after Apollo 11, and eventually faded in popularity. They surged again in the early 2000s and even now thanks to the influencers all over social media.

The Dyson Airwrap and accessories for nearly every style. (Photo from Google Images)

Dyson Airwrap:

Retailing at $549.99 the Dyson Airwrap has become a sensation. The Dyson Airwrap is a hair dryer that mainly uses air with no extreme heat to ruin one’s hair. The hair dryer has many different attachments for one to get the dream hair they desire.

Sophomore Malea Nadeo dresses in her favorite trendy street wear of baggy pants and an oversized shirt. She also loves puffer jackets and tassel hats. (Photo from Malea Nadeo)

Street Wear: Developing mostly in the streets of New York City, street wear features leather pants, puffer jackets, multiple layers, and corset tops, with clothing items found in local stores. Sophomore Malea Nadeo is a massive fan of dressing in street wear every day. Nadeo says, “I think it's cool for a baggier, more thrifted look. It’s easy to thrift an oversized shirt or pants, so it’s an easy style to acquire!” Nadeo showed enthusiasm for her favorite trend, “I love baggier pants more than anything, and I love layers! So I go with a tight shirt with a large jacket, or even a mock neck under a baggy sweatshirt with tight pants.”

A model representing Dope ski pants. (Photo from Google Images)

Skiing Outfits:

Look fashionable while hitting the slopes by wearing the latest styles hyped by Influencers who are now treating the slopes as runways. Even though the outfits can cost hundreds of dollars, skiers are skiing in high fashion brands such as Fendi, Gucci, Dope.

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