By Salma Zerhouane The sun is shining, there's a warm breeze blowing and you open your closet to see your winter colors taking over. It's time to defrost your closet with the best spring colors. Finding those perfect transitional colors between winter and summer can be challenging, but I’m here to give you a little guide into the colors that I want to see in your wardrobe this spring season! Apricot/peachy tone Photo: Pinterest This orangey-pink color has the essence of every

By Riley Koehler Green Beer Day is an annual holiday at Ohio University, celebrated the Wednesday before spring break. Bars open early and offer green drinks, allowing for an all-day event and giving you the opportunity to flaunt green in a stylish way-need some inspiration? Look below! 1.) Striped pants that’ll have you strutting down Court Street in style Graphic: Riley Koehler, Morgan Koehler (Fashion Student at Kent State University) These striped pants scream Green Beer

By Libby Evans, Copy Chief Make your bed, brush your teeth and put on a pair of jeans. Naval Admiral William H. McRaven gave the commencement speech for the class of 2014 at the University of Texas at Austin. His speech was titled “Make your bed,” and this UT alum described the rigor endured in basic SEAL training, tearing him to shreds to be rebuilt stronger. He also outlined 10 life lessons gathered from those six months. His first lesson came from the first task of each mo

By Courtney Enright Struggling with wanting to look cute and fashionable while staying warm? This is the perfect lookbook for how to stay warm yet fashionable and confident. From statement scarves to cozy boots, there are a variety of ways to slay the weather in style. 1.) Effortless edge Jeans and a leather jacket are a staple during the winter months. It’s the perfect mix of effortless while still looking put together. Jeans also make it easy for layering underneath with wa

By Riley Koehler Gym culture has dominated social media the past year, with many people becoming a part of it. Every gym girly has her favorite fitness influencer, from Abigail White to Whitney Simmons, both of whom embrace cute gym fashion. The gym can feel intimidating, but wearing an outfit that makes you feel confident can help ease that feeling. Here’s a few ideas to help you out. 1.)   Leggings that lift your mood and your workout A cutesy pink matching set can never st

By Selma Delic The iconic fashion of “Sex and the City” is timeless, bold and unapologetically glamorous. Each of the four main characters has her own unique style, but the essence of dressing like you belong in Carrie Bradshaw's New York world involves blending high fashion with personal expression. Here's how to channel that signature look. 1. Carrie Bradshaw: Fearless, Quirky and Experimental Photo: ELLE Carrie is known for her eclectic mix of high-end designer pieces and

By Natalie Yan 1.) Thrifting clothes at local shops It’s the first one that comes to mind, but it definitely helps to re-buy clothes instead of throwing them away in a landfill when they are still in good condition. Some thrift stores around here that you can check out are Athens Underground, UpCycle Ohio Thrift Store, New-To-You Thrift Shoppe and Bleeding Heart Boutique.  Photo: Natalie Yan 2.) Buy a needle and thread and learn how to sew Sewing can open so many doors; you c

By Grace Koennecke, Web Editor It’s mid-October and that means it’s time to start planning your Halloween costume for another night out on the bricks in Athens, Ohio! While it can be overwhelming and costly to narrow down what exactly you want to be this year, there’s plenty of options to look and feel your best and most authentic self this Halloween. Online, a new trend has emerged to boost one’s confidence and self-esteem during the holiday season, branded as “it-girl” cost

By Libby Evans, Copy Chief Here are seven female protagonists of 90s romantic comedies, specifically in the fall, who dress to impress. The key takeaways of style for a romantic, empowered, young woman in these films are red accents, chunky sweaters, messy, curly hair, blazers and minimalism. The hue of colors might be skewed due to the overs-saturation of film coloring of the time, but I don’t have any complaints. However, they don’t make these clothes like they used to. All

The attire of attendees at the 26th annual Paw Paw Festival to the 26th annual Paw Paw Festival Photos by: Zoe Cranfill This year it marked the 26th annual Paw Paw Festival at Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio. The festival was created to celebrate the Paw Paw fruit, which is indigenous to the Midwest United States. It brings together several communities for workshops, lectures, tastings, food, and music. Albany, OH - September 14: Kelly Cordettil with her sons, Nico and Enzo, at

By Libby Evans, Copy Chief Professors, just like all working professionals, have expectations for themselves and from their environments to uphold a standard of attire to be respected. However, they can still express their own unique styles and show creativity to redefine “business casual” as an expression of self without societal restrictions of what that looks like. Fashion is constantly changing with new trends and ideas to explore. This ocean of experimentation allows peo

By Emma Khayat I am personally very excited to talk about the new “collector core ” aesthetic because my mother has been collecting a variety of things since I was young. She has collected everything from china tea cups to old cameras to PEZ Dispensers. Growing up, I thought her large collections of random things were ridiculous. In my head, she was a borderline hoarder, which is why I am so interested in collecting as an aesthetic.  So, what exactly is the “collector core” a

By Ethan Hofer It is Black Friday in the early 2000s. Fluorescent lights light up the tightly-packed mall where the hustle and bustle of shoppers try to get you from your destination. Cologne and perfume salesmen try to spray you with their newest scent as the smell of vanilla and exotic fruit fills your nostrils, but this won’t stop you from where your heart yearns you to be. Juicy Couture  is right across the mall, and they are having a BOGO sale. You have been practically

By Riley Clark  If you’re on the internet (literally ever), you likely notice outlandish fashion twice yearly: every September and February. The bi-annual New York Fashion Week gives leading fashion designers a platform to display their newest collections. Occurring this past week from the 9th through the 14th, the collection of events allowed viewers a taste of the upcoming fashion season. From lavish leathers to celebrity appearances and cheeky costumes, this was one for th

By Libby Evans With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to make a list. Lucky for you, I made one with my favorite phone accessories to make being chronically online easier, cuter, and more fun! Tally up your devices and get your friends these adorable accessories that fit their style or their spunky personality.  1. Cable protector Not only are these cable protectors important to make your charging cable last as long as possible, but they are also absolutely adorable. Jus

By Salma Zerhouane For me and many other students, fall means the arrival of our best-, layered fits! With fall fashion comes an array of warm and neutral colors. According to Vogue’s article on the “10 Best Fall Fashion Colors 2023 to Wear This Season,” olive green, latte brown, and classic camel are just some of the colors that we are seeing this fall season, and the best way to do it is monochromatic! The definition of monochromatic is “containing or using only one color,”

By Aubrey Cline When it comes to achieving beautiful, well-manicured nails, there are various options to choose from. Two popular choices are press-on nails and salon nails. Each has advantages and drawbacks, and deciding between the two is a matter of personal preference.  I used to go to a salon every 2 weeks for a nail appointment. Now, as a broke college student, I use press-on nails frequently, and they are super low maintenance, affordable, and have the cutest styles to

By Joey Earley | Executive Editor Variant had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the Anatomy Fashion Show this year, which took place on October 22nd. The Anatomy Fashion Show is hosted by Phi Delta Epsilon, a Pre-Med Fraternity and happens annually across the nation to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Ohio University’s chapter, the Ohio Eta chapter, is in its second year of this event and plans to make it an annual occurrence. Before the eve

By Ethan Hofer Footwear has evolved over time to the point where we now have an extreme plethora of shoes and boots to wear for a variety of occasions. There are some amazing fashionable footwear choices, but wearing a piece of footwear like the Rick Owens Kiss Boots on the hilly grounds of Ohio University would be extremely challenging., Sso, we need a combination of something both fashionable and comfortable that fits most color palettes whilst giving us stability. While th

By Emma Khayat This year, cinema made a significant comeback. With movies like Barbie, Super Mario Brothers , and The Little Mermaid , the possibilities are nearly endless! Whether you want to dress up with a group, a partner, or show out solo, there are plenty of potential costumes. Group Costumes: If you and all your best friends want to show out together, then look no further. Barbies The sky's the limit. You and all your friends could pose as different Barbies. There’s