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Fall 2011 fashion trends ASHLEY VAUGHN Scene Editor
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It’s almost fall, and for the fashion lovers it’s just another excuse to go shopping for the latest trends. Autumn is the perfect combination of feel good weather, it’s very easy to want to look your best while either walking to class or having a night out with friends. For the ladies it’s all about keeping the sheer tops, wearing menswear inspired clothes, and looking for fun accessories or different pieces to only add to your collection. Get lace and sheer tops, colorful busy prints for tops or bottoms (will go great with the dark colors for balance), and stripes. Ladies, knit and crochet finishes are also back in for sweaters and dresses. Look for the heavy, oversized knit sweaters, they go great with skinny jeans and/ or leggings. For the shoes go menswear with penny loafers, or pull out your leather riding boots. For fall weather the thicker the heel the better or do the wedged in bootie heel. For accessories, oversized watches, stack up on bangles, statement necklaces, and of course big sunglasses. For your bags, instead of lugging around your oversized bag, carry a big clutch, or a cross-body. For the guys, it’s all about enhancing what you already have. Everyone knows that men can go shopping a couple times a year, and be set for whatever season; and any event. For the more fashion conscious guy, a trench coat is
a must have this fall season. No, it doesn’t need to be the full length coat, it can be the length of an average pea coat, and you’re good to go for the brisk chills that come with fall. With the trench coat, it’s guaranteed female attention because it is so classic and gentlemen like. The classics men should include in their closet: black, blue, white and gray t-shirts, millions of sneakers (at least one pair of Converse Chuck Taylors); Levi or Gap jeans (designer jeans if the money is there), a fitted/snap back cap collection, and a good, durable coat. A guy does not need to be too fancy going to classes, or even hanging out; the look needs to seem effortless. For new additions for casual wear, consider if you haven’t already, Jack Purcells. They’re a higher end shoe from the Converse collection that come in low and high top, with various material finishes (leather, canvas). Also, buy more henley style t-shirts. The shirt that has three buttons under the collar and usually comes short sleeve or 3/4 sleeve. Another thing, don’t be afraid to do flannels or stripes, if done right and subtle it can be a nice look for most guys. The key for the average guy this fall season is to add to the staples he already has; keep it simple, yet a step above the rest. -anvaughn@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @TheScene
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Tasha Bryant is living a dream. She is taking dance lessons, recently got signed to the Atlanta-based X-cel Talent Agency, and just finished her stint on BET’s Born to Dance with her idol Laurieann Gibson. “It was exciting to finally meet her,” said Bryant. “When I saw her on ‘Making the Band,’ I loved the way she is passionate about what she does, and when I met her I could really see it.” This summer, the nursing major from Raleigh, N.C. outshined thousands of aspiring dancers for one of 20 spots on this dance reality show. Packed with extreme choreographed dance moves, Bryant, along with her 19 competitors, were on a mission to win a $50,000 grand prize. Although her hopes were high to make it to the end, Bryant’s run fell short when she was sent home last week. “It was a big shock,” said Bryant. “You kind of feel when you’re going home, but I was just expecting to stay.” The week prior to being sent home, Gibson heavily complimented her performance. She told Bryant that she was in a sense leading the pack, yet the next week she was sent home. Bryant caught wind of this opportunity only a couple weeks before the audition when her friend called to give her a heads up. Figuring she would have nothing to lose, she and 10 of her friends headed south to show their moves to the producers.
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“I was in Greensboro going to school, and my friend told me that Laurieann was coming out with a reality show,” said Bryant. “She was like ‘you wanna go?’ and I said sure why not, and I really didn’t expect the outcome.” Out of the 10 who tried out, Bryant and another girl were the only ones to make it into the house. “It didn’t hit me at first,” said Bryant. “It really didn’t hit me until I was actually in the house, and I knew I had to put my game face on.” All 20 girls selected for the show were moved into a house where they practiced, ate, slept, and fought together. Here, Bryant was able to make friends she says she’ll keep for a lifetime. “Everyone was cool,” she said. “It was not like other reality shows where there was a lot of drama going on. We were all there just doing something we love.” Throughout the show, the dancers moves were tried and tested to the extreme. With learning intense choreographed moves within minutes, Bryant found it a little overwhelming at times. “I was not used to different styles and I had adjust to it,” said Bryant. “On the show, you really didn’t have time to take it in, you had to just learn it and you had to stay focused.” Bryant has been dancing since she was a little girl. She says that it is a passion that has taken her on her journey of becoming a professional dancer. At A&T she took that passion and put it towards the dance aspect of Couture Productions, a campus based talent group. It
Aug. 24 to 30th The A&T Register’s guide to what’s going on this week in arts and entertainment.
ON SCREEN COLOMBIANA starring Zoe Saldana and Michael Vartan comes out on Friday. Cataleya is a young woman who has grown up to be an assassin after witnessing the murder of her parents as a child. Turning herself into a professional killer and working for her uncle, she remains focused on her ultimate goal: to hunt down and get revenge on the mobster responsible for her parents’ deaths. -A.V.
Keep: blazers, over-sized button down shirts, leggings, classic v-neck and scoop neck t-shirts, cardigans, and leather jackets. Store: Jeggings (throw away), big bags, summer colors, blue jean shorts, flip-flops Buy: Over-sized clutch, fun patterned clothing, menswear inspired clothing, chunky heels.
Keep: All staple necessities, the short and long sleeve T-shirts, light jackets, sneakers, and classic fitted caps Store: Skinny jeans, cut off shorts, bright colored shirts, GShock watches Buy: Trench Coat, slim fitting jeans, henley shirts, rubber oversized watches, classic aviator or Rayban sunglasses
Tasha B. is ‘Born to Dance’ Greensboro hot spots KELCIE MCCRAE
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was while involved with them, that she says she gained her confidence. “Couture helped me take criticism well,” said Bryant. “It helped me stay focused and help me perform on stage better.” Bryant’s run on television is now over, however she says she has taken it as a learning lesson. She now lives in Atlanta, and is enrolled in dance lessons with a hope to perfect her moves on all platforms. With all the hard work she says she does, one day she hopes to dance alongside her greatest idol. “I want to dance with Beyonce,” she said. “She is a singer, great dancer, and she performs well, and I would like to be apart of that.” -kcmccrae@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @Kelcie_McCrae
Greensboro is not a huge city, those who have been here all their lives know this, and those who have been here a couple years have become accostumed. Even though it is a small city, there are hidden treasures in this small place that one just has to hunt to find. Looking for a good pizza place? Go downtown to Mellow Mushroom. This restaurant is very relaxed and has a friendly atmosphere. The prices are good for what is offered, and if you’re 21 and older the drinks are good as well. Of course, there are the average movie theaters and arcade places such as Celebration Station, but those are the obvious fun spots. If you want to let out some aggression and stress in a somewhat unconventional way go to the gun range. The location is Calibers Indoor Gun Range, located at 6910 Downwind Road. The prices range from a monthly membership being $35/3 months with unlimited shooting time. Any guest of a monthly member will pay $15 per visit to shoot, and one-onone instruction is also available at the same price. If you just want to visit, it is $15/day with a 2 day pass (back to back), with unlimited shooting time.
Another fun, yet cheaper option could be attending a Greensboro Grasshopper baseball game, which takes place downtown at the Newbridge Bank Park. Catch a home game for no more than $10 a ticket. However, don’t wait too long as the last home game of the season is August 31. Those places don’t appeal to your leisure tastes? Of course there are other options in Greensboro for fun. But I wanted to offer some places that may skip one’s mind, or something different that can unexpectedly be fun for you and friends. Other options that people may forget is roller skating at Skateland USA or ice skating at Icehouse Ice Skating rink. Go spend some of that refund check at Four Seasons Mall, Friendly Shopping Center, or go to the $1 movie theatre located off of High Point road. If you’re a freshman and a car ride is hard to come by, campus always has options for fun. Whether it be various programs hosted by the numerous organizations, gym jams, movie nights, or sporting events, Aggies know how to have fun. Yes, Greensboro may not be the biggest place, but being an Aggie in Greensboro is a good time waiting to happen. -anvaughn@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @ TheScene
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Contributor’s Meetings every Wednesday at 5 p.m. on GCB 328A
1. Did you watch ‘Basketball Wives’? 2. Shouldn’t they change the title since none of them are married to a NBA player? 3. Why is Royce so basic? 4. Do guys watch the show? 5. If you’re a guy, do you admit that you do watch the show? 6. Are you the Al Reynolds type of straight if you do? 7. Will Meeka ever make sense? 8. Will Susie ever stop running her mouth? 9. Which “wife” do you think can actually fight and not throw drinks? (besides Tammi) 10. Did you see the freshman with their twitter name t-shirts? 11. Where they do that at? 12. Did yall see the freshmen dressing like they were going to the club on the first day of class? 13. Why is LaLa the only real basketball wife? 14. Why is Kelly Rowland on LaLa’s show and not promoting her album? 15. Did anybody buy her album? 16. Did more people see her nipple slip? 17. Isn’t TO’s career over? 18. Why did he get another season for his show? 19. Did TO make it okay for guys to cry? 20. Oh yeah, did yall feel the earthquake?
ON SHELVES LIL WAYNE: THE CARTER 4 is to be released Monday, August 29th. The highly anticipated album is the latest from the rapper since the release of The Carter 3 and mulitple mixtapes over the summer. Lil Wayne plans to release the album via iTunes at midnight after the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The album will feature Drake, Rick Ross and more. -A.V.
ON STAGE HULK HOGAN is making his way to the Greensoro Coliseum for his ‘Back to the Brink’ tour. The wrestling veteren is bringing his memorable moves, ripping his shirt and discussing his life and more. Tickets are $100 and
they are limited for the event. Tickets can be purchased at the ticketmaster. -A.V.
ON CAMPUS WELCOME WEEK is A&T’s welcome to the freshman class of 2015. The campus is hosting events throughout the week, ending it with a bang on Friday. Black Light Casino Night starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Stallings Ballroom, Dating Game starts at 7 p.m. til 10 p.m. Thursday night in Harrison Auditorium, and Friday is the Welcome Back Festival in the Stadium. -A.V.