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Don’t fear the beard: Tips for growing and maintenance

Don’t worry, gentlemen, I understand what you are going through. You have tried for months to grow the most luscious full beard, but instead have failed miserably. Keep your head up! Although, you need to recognize it takes passion and dedication. Most recently I grew my beard out for over five months especially during the New England Patriots’ postseason push resulting in the Super Bowl championship. Trust me, it was hard to trim off 2 ½ inches of pure success. That being said, it took a lot of work to keep it full.

TNH Fashions: Classic Sport

My main priorities are repping my teams and staying comfortable. It’s baseball season so the Cubs will be the go-to for now.

TNH Fashions: West Coast Hipster

First off, I am NOT a hipster. I didn’t choose the label, and frankly I don’t get it. Maybe it’s because I had a petite handlebar mustache (A curly mustache for the non-mustache enthusiasts) for most of 2016, or because I have a tattoo of a Douglas fir tree. Maybe it’s because I’m from Portland, Oregon. On second thought, I guess I can see reasons for the label. However, it is not true! In the Pacific Northwest, most people dress like this every day. I’m simply a product of my environment. I developed a sense of style just like everyone else, and the more I have aged, the more I wear “hipster” clothing.

TNH Fashion: Made in China

Made in China is obviously a play on words but I like to call it that too because I take pride in my style and tend to choose clothes based on what makes me happy vs. what’s currently “in.” Don’t get me wrong, I like a comfy pair of leggings with a warm and cozy sweatshirt as much as anyone out there, but if I am trying to dress my best I would describe my style as classy and sophisticated. I like simple and elegant pieces that aren’t too distracting and don’t have too many bells and whistles. My favorite color is blue so there is definitely not a shortage of blues in my closet. I would definitely say I play it safe when it comes to fashion. You will never see me sporting a bright or vibrant color, but instead more neutrals and blacks. Maybe a few red shades here and there if you’re lucky.

TNH Fashions: Practical Prep

For those of you who dress comfortably, suitably for an adventure of sorts and wear your smile the loudest and proudest, then welcome to my sense of style! My style is one that doesn’t necessarily involve a whole lot of thinking and preparing, oftentimes it’s a “grab-and-go” kind of deal. I think it’s most important to wear something I feel comfortable in, because at the end of the day I am mostly focused on achieving my daily goals above all else, and I find this is best done in comfort and in attire I can venture around in on this beautiful campus of UNH. Most importantly, I don’t consider myself fully dressed unless I am wearing a smile. Many people use fashion as a way of expressing themselves, and that time to get ready in the morning is important to many people in order to ensure confidence is a part of your day. My routine moreso focuses around preparing my mindset and setting goals for my day, and then completing them in carefree attire that makes me feel confident and ready to be a happy hiker.

TNH Fashions: Casual Glam

Casual glam is more than a style; it’s a lifestyle. Ever since kindergarten, when I would only wear the color pink and sparkly tights with my dresses, I have been drawn to casual clothing with accents of glamour and trendy details. I am often drawn to neutrals, greens and blues, but sometimes I’ll mix in red. For tops I wear anything comfortable and look for open or interesting backs, ‘70s style sleeves, v-necks or fitted sleeves. Whoever said leggings aren’t pants is just plain wrong because leggings are key. I really like the look of jeans, but I hate a pair of stiff pants. So pretty much all of my jeans are very stretchy and legging-like but not jeggings…but maybe kind of.

TNH Fashions: Maine Man

Stunning, radiant and breathtaking… when I walk into class, I’m usually greeted with an “oh my gosh, he’s wearing *insert really cool fashion designer*!” And there’s sometimes the occasional jaw drop followed by the person fainting. Then we have to call the ambulance, so I try to avoid looking too good.To be completely honest, none of this has ever happened to me. Shocking I know. Instead, I enjoy sporting the sandals with socks combination because it’s actually wicked comfortable to me. In the winter months, I can be seen usually wearing one simple formula: a hoodie with a flannel, khakis with rolled up ankles, and vans. I almost always follow that formula, unless the weather is more favorable allowing me to wear a lighter pullover or something of that nature. When springtime comes, I’m always ready to usher it in with flip-flops, shorts, and a t-shirt. The main method of my style is to make it look effortless, because I really don’t put any effort into it. I usually just roll out of bed and look around to see what I haven’t worn too much lately.

TNH Fashions: Soft Grundge

I have never been the girliest girl of the bunch (my dream job at age 8 was to be a professional umpire for the Red Sox, if that’s any indication of how I grew up).  Even though I finally got rid of the powder blue men’s basketball shorts that I wore on my first date, I still like to think that my style reflects my “tomboy” side, at least a little bit.  I like to stick to the basics, but always have to add my own twist. My motto is “If you think you look good in it, you do.” Style is all about confidence, so I don’t think too much about it.  As long as I feel like a #boss in my clothes, then it fits into my style, in my opinion.

TNH Fashions: Cape Cod Cool

As a kid who grew up living down the cape every summer since I can remember, it was easy for me to go with this look or otherwise known as ‘Cape Cod Cool.’

TNH Fashions: Effortlessly Earthy

If I was being completely honest, I might have titled my   personal style “This is my Roomate’s Sweater.” As a rule, I find myself to be a winning combination of broke and lazy, so shopping is not my strong suit. Don’t get me wrong, I can browse the Urban Outfitter’s online sale section like nobody’s business, but actually going to a store and trying things on is a major chore. Seriously, have you ever gone and tried on jeans? That’s an emotional roller coaster I can ride maybe once a year, and that’s not even considering the price tag.

TNH Fashions: Comfy Chic

I’m someone who really loves dressing up for special occasions, or putting together a cute outfit for work or when I’m going out on the weekends. However, in my day-to-day life, comfort is key. When I’m running between classes and the newspaper during the week, I wear almost exclusively leggings and sneakers, because they’re cozy to sit in for long periods of time and easy to mix and match. Even when I’m putting in a little more effort, I tend to opt for flowy shirts paired with scarves instead of restricting material. In spring and summer, I wear skirts and dresses 90 percent of the time for the same reason, rather than shorts or capris. In my opinion, it’s always fun to look good, but it’s even better to feel good too.

TNH Fashions: Sweater Editor

Ernest Hemingway. John F. Kennedy. Idris Elba. What do these three men have in common? Answer—they can all pull off the sweater look. Hopefully one day I can join this storied group, but until then, you can find me experimenting with an abundance of sweaters.  Maybe with some buttons, probably knitted, but definitely always with mad style. For those looking to get into the sweater game, heed my advice: go for it, and don’t look back. People might say you have too many sweaters, but don’t listen to them. Remember this: In the middle of the frigid New Hampshire winter, it’ll be the sweaters that keep you warm and not them.

TNH Test Kitchen: Maple Balsamic Butternut Squash Pasta with Maple-Mustard Chicken

Review: Novel ‘Linda and the Real World’

TNH takes on Smuttynose’s 1866 ale

As journalists, we know that honesty and integrity are vital to reporting the news, and so, we have to be honest: we, as an editorial staff, don’t know that much about beer. Still, when Smuttynose releases a UNH-themed ale, one does not simply not try it (permitting that one is 21, that is).So, highly unqualified as we may be, some of the legal-aged members of the TNH Editorial Staff sampled the session ale and are happy to report that, at least to our unrefined pallets, it’s a good brew. A message on the can promises that the beer, like UNH, is “borne of New Hampshire’s rugged character, innovative spirit and unbounded opportunities,” and I’ve gotta say, I felt pretty darn rugged popping open a can at 4 p.m. on a weekday. In my defense, it was for “work.”

UNH Dance Company prepares for upcoming showcase

Review: Marvel's 'Logan'

The newest Marvel motion picture, “Logan” was surprisingly full of sentimentality and compassion, as well as the usual well-orchestrated, super-human action.

An evening with the Hep Cats

On the Spot with MFA candidate Kristen Peyton

10 Things to Do When You're Stuck in Durham Over Spring Break

It’s time to face the facts, ‘Cats: Not everyone goes to Cancun for spring break. Some of us road trip to Montreal; some of us work; some of us go back to our parents’ place, binge-watch “House” on Netflix and knit 14 hats (and by “some of us” I mean me, last year). Some of us even stay right here in Durham, and spending the week in an empty town while all our friends are Instragramming fruity umbrella drinks by the pool can seem like a major bummer. Not to fear,though, friends. While Durham may not have pool-side cocktails, there’s still plenty you can do to stay busy and have fun when you’re stuck in Durham for spring break.