Prepping for the BCAA Big 8: A look back at all the championship results January 27th, 2012
With the BCAA Girls Big 8 Basketball Championship set to begin Thursday at Deerfield Beach, we figured it’d be interesting to take a walk down memory lane…or more accurately, revisit all the boys and girls championship matchups.
On the girls side, powerhouses Dillard and South Broward have each won 5 Big 8 titles–more than any of the other programs in Broward County. And it was Deerfield Beach that put up the biggest margin of victory, besting Dillard 78-45 in 2003.
On the boys, no one has more titles than Dillard or Boyd Anderson, both of whom have won five championships.
Here’s the all-time list of Big 8 winners. Who do you think will be bringing the titles home this year?
Boys Big 8 Championship Results
2011: Dillard 80, Blanche Ely 73
2010: Blanche Ely 48, Boyd Anderson 41
2009: Boyd Anderson 61, Ely 39
2008: Boyd Anderson 61, Dillard 52
2007: Boyd Anderson 80, Dillard 66
2006: Dillard 64, Boyd Anderson 59
2005: Boyd Anderson 60, Cypress Bay 40
2004: Boyd Anderson 63, Plantation 55
2003: Dillard 85, South Broward 73
2002: Douglas 66, St. Thomas Aquinas 60
2001: Dillard 70, Boyd Anderson 59
2000: Dillard 52, St. Thomas Aquinas 48
1999: Deerfield Beach 75, Ely 73
1998: Deerfield Beach 88, Hallandale 51
Girls Big 8 Championship Results
2011: South Broward, 49, Nova 42
2010: Dillard 54, Nova 50
2009: Dillard 49, Nova 33
2008: Dillard 45, Nova 43
2007: Dillard 53, Nova 49
2006: South Broward 49, Miramar 42
2005: Deerfield Beach 57, Dillard 40
2004: Deerfield Beach 53, Dillard 44
2003: Deerfield Beach 78, Dillard 45
2002: South Broward 86, Deerfield Beach 68
2001: Dillard 54, Fort Lauderdale 43
2000: Fort Lauderdale 44, South Broward 43
1999: South Broward 50, Fort Lauderdale 45 (OT)
1998: South Broward 70, Dillard 58
A look ahead to OFSAA July 12th, 2011
Fashion Challenge: Make a Graphic “Party Tank” Look Stylish April 7th, 2011
Party Tanks (L-R): Delia’s, Victoria’s Secret, Victoria’s Secret, Delia’s
As college girls, we’ve seen our fair share of ridiculously popular items on campus that aren’t necessarily the cutest or most stylish pieces on the market (Uggs, Sperrys, North Face jackets, etc). Back in high school these items would have been our closet staples, but these days, it’s safe to say that most CF readers don’t like to blend in with the crowd.
In the same realm as Uggs, Sperrys, North Faces, and the like are party tanks – simple over-sized racerback tank tops typically decorated with a student organization’s graphic on the front or back. These tanks have been seen all over college campuses for the past few years. While these tops are comfortable and fun, they are usually associated with lazy days at the pool or the “sorority” uniform – they’re not exactly the most fashion-forward items around.
Own at least a dozen party tanks, but aren’t sure how to wear them and still look fashion-forward? Read on for tips and tricks!
Tips and Tricks for Adding Style to Your Party Tanks
- It’s all about layering. Try wearing one under a cardigan or jacket, over a bandeau bra, or throw on a bright colored tank top underneath.
- These colorful tank tops usually have a bit of a retro feel to them. Play up this vibe by wearing one with a track jacket or a pair of high-top sneakers.
- To avoid looking like a walking cliche, it’s probably best to avoid wearing these tanks with a pair of Nike shorts, Sperry’s, and a neon-colored hat, a look that could have you confused with an advertisement for Total Frat Move.
- As always, accessories are the easiest way to make an outfit look intentional and stylish. Try wearing a party tank with a fedora, sunglasses, or cute jewelry.
- As stated before, these make great swimsuit cover-ups. Rock them with some foxy Daisy Dukes and gladiator sandals for a boost of style.
- The truth is, we all have our lazy days where fashion is just not at the top of our list. Your favorite party tank under a cardigan and a pair of jeans can be a nice upgrade from a t-shirt and sweatpants.
Outfit Inspiration
Tank, Shorts, Cardigan, Shoes, Hat, Sunglasses
A graphic party tank can be styled up for warm weather with a cute striped cardigan and retro-inspired denim shorts. Keep it looking fashion forward with a fedora, and stay cozy by finishing the outfit with canvas shoes and a pair of sunnies.
Tank, Jeans, Bandeau, Sandals, Earrings, Watch
Okay, so I couldn’t resist doing a small shoutout to OU here (Boomer Sooner!), but Victoria’s Secret makes this cute tank for tons of different schools, so feel free to substitute your own college’s tank here. Wearing a bandeau top underneath (which was a HUGE trend a few seasons back, and can still be seen on college campuses) will keep you cool without exposing too much skin. Finish with a pair of distressed jeans, gladiators, and some simple jewelry.
Rocked the Challenge? Send Us Your Photos!
Did you take your party tank and turn it into a fashion statement? Send your photos to fashionchallenge AT collegefashion.net along with your name, school, a description of what you’re wearing, and the URL of your blog if you have one. We’ll feature your photo here to inspire other CF readers (and drive a little extra traffic to your blog).
Can’t wait to see your pics!
Thoughts?
Are party tanks popular at your school? Do you think they can be styled in a fashionable way, or is it impossible? What other pieces are really popular at your college? What future fashion challenges would you like to see? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment!
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Worried about college dorm life? This fun video from Barnard College should help to put your mind at ease! There’s a lot of very good reasons to consider living on campus. Forget what you’ve seen on TV—dorm living is so not like the movies.
Be close to everything and make friends easily. Explore the residence halls at Barnard College and listen to actual students about what they’ve learned from the dorm experience. Don’t forget to check out our article on great things to bring along to make your dorm room feel like home before you head off to college. You can watch At Home in the Halls on YouTube or below.
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IRS Tax Attorneys- Skills To Look For in an IRS Tax Attorney December 28th, 2010
IRS Tax Attorneys- Skills To Look For in an IRS Tax Attorney
To service you in dealing with IRS problems, hire accomplished tax attorneys before it’s too late. IRS tax problems are absolutely sensitive. Among the most indispensable features that any individual must search for in an IRS tax attorney is knowledge, skills and accomplishments. Until you are able to competently apply knowledge, it isn’t all the time instrumental. Knowledge is utilized to its utmost with experience. Such attorneys with experience know the pros and cons of the industry and have wrought in it for a significant amount of time. When involving help in dealing with IRS tax problems, this is the type of experienced professional you should essentially look for. Here is a short list of the basic work functions of a tax attorney.
An attorney stands for their clients in front of the law. This is to free the taxpayers from the required legal formalities involved in paying delinquent taxes and additional fees. The job of a tax attorney is to detect the way-outs for the client or taxpayer. This is to ensure that they are not over-burdened with the extra amounts of taxes that are made incorrectly predisposed by the law.
Their job in its entirety revolves around tax related issues. A tax attorney takes care of solving the problems of their clients with the IRS and state taxation department. All the problems on the subject of the requital of tax are resolved by these attorneys. They help by decreasing the fines, eliminating charges and also looking over different tax issues.
The IRS tax attorneys can evade the tax problems from the level where the problem hasn’t even been raised. Since an IRS tax attorney knows what all activities on the part of the entrepreneur can set off tax related issues, he or she in fact advises the entrepreneur from doing such things and consequently helps in forbidding all the tax problems. The position of these tax attorneys is correspondent to that of an accountant since they are calculated to be as essential as the other.
Although it might appear like common sense, don’t just settle for the any tax attorney you can find. In matters like these, it is frequently advised that you do not select a cheaply-priced tax attorney since that is the quality of service you will acquire. Instant Tax Solutions can help you with any type of IRS tax problem. Our IRS Tax Attorneys & IRS Enrolled Agents will negotiate a favorable settlement. Instantly resolve your IRS tax debt problems and celebrate your freedom.
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First Look at Three Upcoming MAC Makeup Collections December 20th, 2010
Even though the year is winding down and 2011 is quickly approaching, MAC decided to release information this week about not one, not two, but three brand new collections that will debut soon. The cosmetics company is known for their creative approach to makeup and this time they were inspired by bright pigments, a colorful bird and even some New Year’s bubbly to create three unique collections.
Want to know more? Read on for some information about each of the three collections:
Cham Pale Collection
This collection, inspired by champagne-colored hues, includes nail polish, eyeshadows, lipsticks, powders and eyeliners. According to StyleList, the collection will also include a premium skincare line with a French lavender-infused moisturizer and lip balm. MAC’s Cham Pale collection is priced between and and will be available starting on December 26th and will be in stores through mid-February.
Stylishly Yours Collection
MAC’s Stylishly Yours collection is full of super-pigmented shades of red, pink, orange and violet. Cream blush, lipstick and pigment are available in each of the four hues. Also included in Stylishly Yours are mascara, fluidline and two limited edition beauty powders. This collection is priced between and and will also launch on December 26th in the United States and debut internationally in January.
Peacocky Collection
MAC took inspiration from the gorgeous colors found on the peacock to create this vibrant collection. The Peacocky Collection features metallic eyeshadows in a range of green, blue, bronze and purple hues. Also included are lipcolours, which act as a hybrid of lipstick and gloss. The lipcolours are priced at and eyeshadows will retail for .50. This limited edition collection will be available starting on January 6th.
*All photos courtesy of MAC Cosmetics
Thoughts?
What do you think of these collections? Which one is your favorite? Do you usually buy MAC products? Be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!
An Inside Look at Teen Vogue Fashion U June 8th, 2009
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending Teen Vogue Fashion University for a weekend in New York City. This event gave 500 students from around the world an inside look at the fashion industry from those currently at its helm.
Below, I’ve detailed my day-to-day experience at Fashion U, to give you an inside look at what it’s like to attend. I’ve also listed the most important tips I gained from the mentors I heard speak. Interested to learn more about this program? Read on!
Teen Vogue Fashion U: My Experience
The line-up for this year included Editor in Chief of American Vogue Anna Wintour as the opening speaker, designer Vera Wang as the key note speaker, and seminars featuring designers Rachel Roy, Zac Posen, Richard Chai, Charlotte Ronson, Justin Guinta, Erin Fetherston, Alexis Bittar, Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, models Stacey McKenzie and Ali Michael, president of J. Crew Jenna Lyons, and the editors of Teen Vogue, along with many other fashion leaders.
Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue Amy Astley and Vera Wang answer questions from students.
The day before the seminars, Teen Vogue hosts a kick-off event to welcome everyone to NYC. This year’s event was at Juicy Couture. Everyone was given a wristband to get into the second floor of the store where the party would take place. I loved the discount we received, plus fun things like popcorn and rootbeer floats, pictures in front of the Teen Vogue backdrop, and a free concert by The Downtown Fiction!
Zac Posen’s birthday was the next day, so he was presented with a birthday cake while we sang Happy Birthday to him!
Saturday was a whirlwind of seminars, filled with the excitement of seeing my fashion idols in person and meeting other students as obsessed with fashion as I am! I was able to attend the seminars of Anna Wintour, Vera Wang, Rachel Roy, Justin Guinta, Jenna Lyons, Zac Posen, and Stacey McKenzie and Ali Michael.
I had to pinch myself when I realized I was in the same room as Anna Wintour, listening to her talk about the start of her career. It was also amazing to attend seminars in the Conde Nast building, where the offices of Teen Vogue and Vogue are housed. You could even sign up for a tour of the Teen Vogue editorial floor and see the fashion closet, but unfortunately they were all full by the time I could register.
Anna Wintour presenting a sneak preview of the cover of this year’s Vogue Best Dressed Issue featuring Blake Lively.
After Vera Wang’s keynote speech, there was another shopping event at H&M. This party was also a lot of fun, and included a great discount of course! Sunday morning consisted of a confidence and body image workshop with models Stacey McKenzie and Ali Michael, and then it was time for diplomas and graduation photos. I had such a blast at this whole event, and am definitely going to apply next year. I encourage anyone dreaming of a career in fashion to do the same!
Me and jewelry designer Justin Guinta, the new design director of jewelry for Tory Burch.
Top Five Tips from the Pros:
I could write a book filled with all the tips I learned from the designers over the weekend, but I thought I’d just condense some of the most important words of advice in the list below.
- Opportunities are everywhere- don’t let anything pass you by! Any chance to learn anything about your industry, no matter how small, could help you out in the future. Vera Wang was working as a salesgirl in Yves Saint Laurent when she was offered a job at Vogue, so even that retail job you had over the summer could have a big payoff!
- Have confidence in yourself and your goals. Model Stacey McKenzie told us how she wanted to be a model since she was a child, but was told by many agencies she wasn’t pretty enough to be a model. Instead of abandoning her dream, she embraced the qualities that set her apart from other models and eventually landed a job walking for Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris during her first season.
- Start from the bottom and work your way up. Working for an established designer helps you learn the basics of the job while providing many networking opportunities. Rachel Roy started as an intern at Rocawear and eventually became Creative Director of the company. Show your employer that you can handle any tasks you are assigned, show up to work with a positive, can-do attitude, be willing to work as many hours as it takes to get the job done, and you will be noticed.
- Be unique. In order to be a successful fashion designer, you must have your own point of view that sets you apart from the rest. Embrace your own personal style, and set more trends than you follow. Jewelry designer Justin Guinta was inspired by lighting design and decided to use old buttons and trinkets in his impressive necklaces. Soon, people were flocking to his designs since they were so innovative.
- Network. If you want to have a successful career in any industry, it is important to get your foot in the door first. If you are attending Teen Vogue Fashion U, look at each event, too, as a networking opportunity. One Teen Vogue intern I talked to said she got the job from attending Fashion U previously. Don’t be afraid to talk to editors, designers, and interns – they will be glad to talk about their jobs, and will be impressed by your initiative!
Models Ali Michael and Stacey McKenzie discuss the pressures they face in the modeling industry.
Want to be a member of the Teen Vogue Fashion U class of 2011?
If you think you’d love to experience Teen Vogue Fashion U for yourself, all you have to do is submit an application! Application forms usually go up on the Fashion U Website in the spring or summer prior to the sessions. You must be between 16 and 22 years old to apply, but they accept students from all over the world!
My application consisted of a few essay questions, a list of my experiences with fashion, some photos and sketches of my work, and what my future goals were for my career. My best tip: Apply as early as you can, as spots will fill up fast (this year about 500 people were accepted). The earlier you apply, the sooner you can RSVP for special events. Check the website and keep an eye out in Teen Vogue for ads for next year’s event.
Jenna Lyons presents a slideshow of J. Crew’s past catalogue covers.
Thoughts? Questions?
Have you been to Teen Vogue Fashion U? How did you like it? Thinking about applying next year and have questions about the program? Leave a comment!
