FASHION PITSTOP
STYLE SCOUT
SALOME’S STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your natural Arian leadership qualities make you the person others will follow in tackling that important project. But don’t get so involved in the work that you neglect your personal life. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor sorting through your possessions, both at work and at home, to start giving away what you don’t use, don’t need or don’t like. Relax later with someone special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The issues are not quite as clear as they should be. That’s why you need to avoid getting involved in disputes between colleagues at work or between relatives or personal friends CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ll get lots of support from others if you own up to your mistake quickly and include a full and honest explanation. Learn from this experience so that you don’t repeat it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be some early confusion over a major
move, whether it’s at work or at home. But once you get a full breakdown of what it entails, it should be easier to deal with. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Creating order out of chaos, even in the most untidy spaces, should be no problem for organized Virgos. So go ahead and do it, and then accept praise from impressed colleagues. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Whether it’s for business purposes or just for leisure, a trip might be just what you need right now. You would benefit both from a change of scenery and from meeting new people. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While things generally go well this week, a romantic situation seems to have stalled. But you can restart it if you want to. Then again, maybe this is a chance to reassess the situation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A meeting that was promised quite a while back could finally happen. So be sure you’re prepared with every-
thing you’ll need to make your case sound convincing and doable. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A workplace blunder could create a problem down the line unless you deal with it right now to see how and why it happened. Don’t be surprised at what you might learn. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time to re-sort your priorities and see if adjustments are called for. Be honest with yourself as you decide what to keep, what to discard and what to change. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Letting yourself be bathed in the outpouring of love and support from those who care for you will help you get through a difficult period sooner rather than later. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an uncanny gift for reaching out to all people and creating bridges of understanding among them. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GOVERNMENT: When did the U.S. Supreme Court become a ninemember body? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The term “Rosie the Riveter” came out of which war? 3. HISTORY: The Jacobins were a radical group of which movement? 4. MOVIES: When was “The Muppet Movie” released? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What two nations does the 38th parallel divide? 6. BUSINESS: What large company has its headquarters in Golden, Colo.? 7. PRESIDENTS: Which former vice president wrote a novel called “The Canfield Decision”? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which creature’s diet consists solely of eucalyptus leaves? 9. LANGUAGE: What does “expound” mean?
ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD WILL APPEAR IN NEXT WEEK’S FULL EFFECT
ANSWERS FOR 1/31/05
10. FOOD: What type of food is ricotta? Answers 1. 1869 , 2. World War II, 3. French Revolution, 4. 1979, 5. North and South Korea, 6. Coors, 7. Spiro T. Agnew wrote the novel about the downfall of a vice president. 8. Koala bear 9. To explain in detail 10. Cheese
Fashion reflects a sporty society BY KELLY HICKMAN Daily Titan columnist
It’s hard to imagine a world where we’d be seen walking around campus, more or less playing baseball or tennis, in three-piece suits or wide hoop skirts with tight-fitting bodices; but in the wake of the 20th century, that was the case. Because of the conservative times, women's swimming attire for example, consisted of onepiece swimsuits equipped with leggings and a skirt covering the suit itself (can you imagine what those people would think of the thong bikini?) By the 1920s, sports became an essential part of life, and the uncomfortable uniforms of yesteryear weren’t. Designers began constructing clothing that was wearable and comfortable. Baseball hats and visors were created to block out the sun during games and are now worn as fashion statements or for some, to cover up a bad hair day. The original tennis ankle-length skirts shrank to a knee-length for easier movement and now have evolved into mini barelythere skirts to show off great legs. Today, the Nike swoosh logo is just as recognizable as the monogram LV letters on a Louis Vuitton bag. The casual athletic look has become a fashion staple in our everyday lives. Take a look around, you won’t find people wearing Prada pumps but rather Puma sneakers. Much of what we wear today is an indication of our sportsdriven society. Adidas track jackets were originally worn for sport, but are now worn for style. Carefully constructed skate shoes like DVS and Adio were made for skateboarding and are now adorned for comfort. Team jerseys are seen sported more off the court than on. Yesterday’s basketball and football throwbacks are just as coveted as vintage Valentino cocktail dresses. The runway’s fashion elite have also delved into this trendy stock. Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs and Chanel have all launched sports-driven collections. Sean P. Diddy Combs recently debuted his Sean John designed alternate jersey uniform for the NBA s Dallas Mavericks. In turn, the sports industry itself is getting more fashion-savvy. This year, Adidas celebrated the 35th year anniversary of the Superstar shoe and has released the Superstar 35 Collection. Adidas invited fashion folk as well as other names in the music and art industries such as Upper Playground and Disney to each design a Superstar signature piece as part of the limited-edition collection. There’s even an Andy Warhol-inspired sneaker up for grabs. With the ever-evolving wave of style getting sporty, this is one trend that I hope doesn’t get played out. Kelly Hickman is a senior journalism major. Catch her column every Thursday in Full Effect.
(c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.
Daily Titan February 07, 2005
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