Candy Heart

In a Shaker Glass Add:

1 ½ oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or Baileys

1 ½ oz. Crème De Cacao

½ oz. Vodka

½ oz. Half and Half

Add ice shake well and strain in to a martini glass

Part 2

In a shaker glass Add:

1 ½ oz. Strawberry Puree

¾ oz. Fresh Sweet n Sour

¼ oz. Simple Syrup

2 ½ oz. Whip Cream

Add ice Shake VERY well and slowly strain layer on top of the martini glass filled with the chocolate martini drink.

Garnish with a Strawberry half

Love Potion #9

In a Shaker Glass Add:

1 oz. Stoli Vanilla

½ oz. Watermelon Pucker

1 oz. Cranberry Juice

1 oz. Pineapple Juice

Add ice shake well and strain in to a Champagne flute about ¾ to the top. Top with Champagne. Garnish with a Strawberry Half.

Sweet Tart

In a Shaker Glass Add:

1 ½ oz. Stoli Raspberry

1 oz. Simple Syrup

1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

1 bar spoon full of Strawberry Jam

Add ice shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice about ¾ to the top. Fill the rest with Champagne.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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- Zoë Björnson (Editorial Assistant)

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Meet Singer/Songwriter Lana Del Rey. Lana (Lizzy Grant) has been creating some buzz on the music scene lately with the release of her new record: Born To Die. Described as a cross between Adele and Florence & the Machine, Lana Del Rey’s unique sound is undoubtedly refreshing.

Not only does LDR have the vocals, she is also insanely gorgeous: those pouty lips and doe eyes will certainly win over the masses. She also boasts making her own music videos, another passion of hers besides singing. Watch her exclusive MySpace interview where she talks a little bit about her life, her influences, and her vision as an artist. As you can see, Lana has this very charming, straight-out-of-an-old-time-movie way about her. It’s hard not to fall in love with her innocent awkwardness.

The young starlet has been taking some heat though regarding her not-so-stellar SNL performance. My take on it: she’s young and new to the industry – leave her alone! Plus, I think the SNL stage has seen worse: at least she didn’t fail an attempt to lip sync and cry and run off the stage (flashbacks to Ashlee Simpson’s unforgettable SNL flop). Lana, luckily, got the chance to redeem herself shortly after on the Late Show with David Letterman. She performed one of her most popular songs, ‘Video Games’ beautifully.

I’m in love with the whole album, but some of my favorites are: Diet Mountain Dew, This is What Makes Us Girls, Born to Die, and Summertime Sadness. Lana Del Rey will be a name you will be hearing in the future, so give her a listen!

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- Desiree (SUNY)tthe

For even the most indulgent foodies, January marks a time to detox and get our bodies back feeling and functioning the way we want them to.  I’ve started off 2012 by reading the New York Times bestseller “SuperFoods Rx,” written by Steven G. Pratt and Kathy Mathews.  Pratt is a practicing M.D. with great insight on how to eat nutrient-rich foods without pairing a massive caloric intake with it.  He focuses on fourteen “SuperFoods” that are just, well, super foods.

I wanted to share with you all a segment of the book that discusses antioxidants.  Everyone knows antioxidants are good for you, but most of us don’t know exactly why they are so beneficial to our health.  As Pratt explains, our bodies produce by-products as we use oxygen, one of these being “free radicals.”  These free radicals team up with many negative elements in our environment such as pollution, chemicals, certain foods and even the sun. These free radicals are missing an electron, and are therefore unstable.  As they try to restore the missing electron, they attack neighboring cells.  These cells can be anything from enzymes to even our DNA.

Our prime defense against these attacks are antioxidants.  “[Antioxidants] neutralize free radicals, and, in effect, minimize their threat by giving up an electron in effort to stabilize them,” says Pratt.

Bottom line: these tiny molecules are our lifesavers!  We often get caught up in trying to limit our caloric intake, but we cannot forget about gettin’ the goods.  Don’t know where to get them?  I’ve prepared a list of popular foods chock full of antioxidants.

blueberries                  dried prunes

kidney beans               apples (Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala)

pinto beans                  pecans

cranberries                   cherries

artichoke hearts          plums

blackberries                 Russet potatos

raspberries black beans

strawberries

So please, for the love of bod, load up on these good-for-you-foods.  And if you’re interested in reading “SuperFoods Rx” you can purchase it here.

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- Calli N. (College of Charleston)

A flash of slouchy stud, then a billowing silk sleeve.  Susannah Joyce meanders through the crowds of Westminster, a phone to her ear.  I finally catch up with her, met by the final line of her phone conversation, “Yes the blue, I looooove it in royal blue.”

As I occupy a few minutes with this animated first-year PR student, I could not keep my eyes off her distressed leather tote.  An invaluable investment from Camden Market.

Susannah adopts a tasseled kimono that insists on billowing in the wind, encapsulating her easy-going attitude.  Teamed with a subtle silk shirt and leather trousers, she toys with different textures to create a multidimensional outfit.  She keeps accessories to the minimum as she rocks each item of clothing as a statement in itself, and flits through uni so fast, your left with a blur of colour and a tassel…or two.

- Emma-Louise Livermore (London-Westminster University)

Indiana’s got it–founder and creator of Green Dream Clothing Co. that is, Adam Swartz.  This sophomore has pulled together a rising organic and philanthropic clothing company just within his short amount of time spent on Bloomington’s campus.  The clothing line is street wear with a social twist: think LRG meets Tom’s shoes, where street style meets everyday comfort.

For every item of clothing that is purchased a tree is planted through Plant-It 2012.  Green Dream Clothing Co. has also been working with music artists in an effort of brand promotion and bettering the environment.  The company has partnered with Chris Webby for a concert at Rhinos in Bloomington, and for every ticket purchased, a tree was planted.

More recently, Green Dream Clothing Co. has partnered with Julius Myth, who only wears Green Dream in his new music video “Pure Imagination.” Green Dream Clothing Co. is all about having a good cause and doing something different.

We asked Adam if he has any advice for other young entrepreneur spirits and he said, “Don’t be scared, just do it and don’t listen to what people say.  Use negativity to propel.”  Adam has done just this and within a year Green Dream Clothing is rapidly on the rise.

You can purchase their clothing through Facebook, and be sure to follow them on Twitter for all their updates.  So get online, check it out and make a difference in the world through purchasing some fresh new looks by Green Dream Clothing Company.

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-Chelsey C. (Indiana)

Let me introduce you to LittleBlackBag.com – a new & revolutionary shopping site that incorporates mystery, trading, and fantastic deals all into one. Little Black Bag draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese “Lucky Bag” shopping concept.  During events, you can purchase a bag of designer products and then trade the items you receive among friends. It’s like a clothing swap, but online!

To get started, create a profile that defines your style and what you’d like to see in your bag so that Little Black Bag can curate the best fashion and beauty products to put in your bag. Each bag is personalized and you can view it all online.

Once you’ve purchased your little black bag, you can trade the items inside with your friends and other shoppers on the site throughout the marketplace. I personally love this site because of the trading aspect – it’s so fun and addictive! Once you start, you can’t stop!

From Z Spoke by Zac Posen to BCBGeneration to Betsey Johnson to Vince Camuto, Little Black Bag has the best brands to choose from and they are adding even more! The best part about it is that all of these brands are up to 70% off! Now how about that for a good deal? theCampusStyle is already addicted, and we expect you to be too!

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- Zoë Björnson (Editorial Assistant)

Credit: Rachel LaRoche

It’s that time of year again: everything’s swathed in red or pink, the smell of roses seems to permeate from every angle and the heaps of chocolate-covered shelves just beg to be devoured.  Cliche?  Absolutely, but what holiday isn’t?  So we propose you ditch the ‘tude ladies, and prepare for a giveaway that is sure to brighten your woe-is-me mood.

For those of you who do have a date night planned, then kudos to you Miss Perfect.  For those that would rather sulk, cuddled up with Russell Stover and an endless stream of Lifetime movies, then cheer up because we have good news.

We present to you super chic Jolie & Elizabeth, a women’s clothing line that carries effortlessly cute dresses, blouses and skirts–all at an affordable price.  Rather than just give away any dress, we want YOU to pick out which dress you really want!  Whether its for your romantic, candlelit dinner or a girls night out, you need to feel and look amazing.

Revanche Dress in Mint

Exhibit A: The Revanche Dress comes in both mint and pink.  The Revanche (French for “revenge” might I add) is the perfect cocktail dress — with pockets! — and was actually designed by Jolie when she was experiencing a tough breakup.  What better way to take revenge on you-know-who than by looking good?

O'Hara Dress in Black

Exhibit B: The O’Hara Dress in black has a gold ruffle at the hem and is an LBD worthy of any closet.  We love this one because of its versatility: wear it for a date night, cocktails with friends or even for holiday parties.

Marielle Dress in Crimson

Exhibit C: As the name suggests, the Marielle Dress is quite the sneak attack–it’s actually two dresses sewn into one!  A Valentine’s shoe-in, this crimson dress is the ultimate choice for February 14th.  Turn this bad boy inside-out, and you’ve got yourself a second dress.

To participate head over to our Facebook page and VOTE on one of the three dresses picture above.  The dress with the most votes will then be up for grabs.  Those who voted will be prompted to sign up for our mailing list, and from there we select a lucky winner!

Three dresses and one tough decision…let the voting begin!

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- Brittanae Casper (Editor-in-chief)

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Happy New Year to all theCampusStyle readers out there! 2011 was a great year. Freshmen got to experience the fun and hardships of being in their first year away from home. Sophomores, now acclimated to school, got to enjoy themselves and start taking classes for their major. Juniors have one semester down and are now getting ready to travel abroad and seniors are getting ready to graduate! Crazy! As the year comes to a close, its always important, especially for students, to make a list of a few things that can better ourselves and our education. Now, how are we going to make this year even bigger and better? With 3 easy resolutions, I say.

Resolutions are annoying and hard to keep. But these three, simple tips will make your year easier and breezier.

Our first resolution is to… buy a day planner. It seems silly, but it will be your new best friend. You can use your planner to write everything down so you don’t forget a thing. You can keep track of your assignments, quizzes, tests, parties, dates and much more. You can pick a cute and stylish one , like this Kate Spade organizer, that fits your personality. A whole New Year planner for a whole new you!

Next resolution…. organize our closet! College closets are normally tiny. It’s hard to see what you have and you often forget about the great things you own! These 7 easy steps can literally change your life.

1. Store your most-used items in plain sight, less-used items below, and least-used items up high.

2. Combine storage units to fit your different needs: drawers for folded items, hangers for dresses and suits, boxes for odds and ends.

3. Use boxes, cubbies, shelves, or a hanging organizer to sort shoes.

4.  Use hooks. They can create extra storage space when you hang them inside the closet or on your walls.

6.  Use color-coding! You will find things easier.

7. Use suitcases to store out-of-season linens, blankets, or sweaters

Ooh la la! A perfectly organized closed!

Our last resolution is…to stock up the fridge with fresh fruits and veggies. Right after you buy the produce, slice it up and put the in plastic containers in plain view in the refrigerator. When you are coming home from class and you are starving, you will have a snack on hand, ready to eat!

I promise, if you keep these 3 resolutions up, you will be sure to have an organized, happy, healthy, fun and stylish 2012!

GET SCHOOLED & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

- Dani Pines (Indiana)