Mackenzie Fehr and Hayley Lagler are happy to discuss positivity around body inclusivity on Oct.8. Photo by Keira Astalos. From runways to pageants, models have taken a dramatic shift in appearance for what used to be an industry standard. Accepting diverse body sizes has been the new norm for the fashion industry. Although inclusivity has…
Fashion Photography
2nd year Digital Communications and Media students explore fashion around Lethbridge.
New products hit the college bookstore shelves
The Lethbridge College Bookstore is full of amazing products of every kind. From pencils and pens to program specific hoodies, there is always something new and amazing to find for everyone. Bookstore employee Laura Dunn picked out her top five products that are brand new to the store. Kodiaks hoodies. The bookstore just brought in…
From barefaced to Barbie
Whether used as a creative outlet for self-expression or a way to take some time for yourself, Studies suggest makeup can have a significant impact on mental health. A 2015 Renfrew Centre study indicates women experience huge emotional and psychological benefits when wearing makeup. Of the 1293 women surveyed, 44 per cent had negative feelings…
Celebrating southern Alberta talent
Often referred to as the universal language, music bridges any number of borders and cultures to unite people in rhythmic syncopation. That widespread charm is due in part to the strong sense of community that often develops around local artists. One driving force in southern Alberta is that of emerging record label Cottonwood Records. Cottonwood…
Fashion, Up Close
A garment, piece of art or a work of literature can be beautiful from afar, but the details that bring it all together are what really makes the difference between a show stopper and a bargain bin piece of clip art. The canvas weaved onto a board or a sewing pattern as just one piece…
The monster within
“Just learn to smile, and in a while, you’ll find trouble’s a bubble of air.” Jiminy Cricket You may not know me, but oh, I know you. I know the monster you’ve placed inside of me. I know the feelings of inadequacy that has intertwined with every inch of my being. I know the permanent scars…
Of costumes and cosplays
Adorned in leather and chains, one Lethbridge resident emanates confidence while wearing her homemade Halloween costume. Mesha Little Shields is a fashion student at Lethbridge College and has spent the last two months detailing and perfecting her “demon” character. “I just like making clothing in general. I find it comes easy to me and it’s…
To Spanx or not to Spanx
Let’s talk about it, most people have rolls; and not just chunky monkeys like myself. Even skinny people sit down and have rolls. Just to clarify, I’m not talking about delicious dinner buns when I say rolls. What I am talking about is chunk rolls…like chub. You follow me so far? My whole life I…
Beauty and the Beast
“Whether I’m wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I’m the same person inside.” – Lady Gaga While it is true that who I am is not affected by the amount of pigment that I can pack on to my face in the morning, it does change how people perceive me. Slowly but surely society…