PROFILE: Chazer Clothing Company

“Absolutely not. This is what I do.” A serious expression crosses clothing designer Ross Schatz’s face when I ask if he’d rather land a “steady” job. As a professional snowboarder, spontaneity always defined Schatz’s life, and Chazer, a seasonal line of comfortable street-wear for men and women, offers an outlet for his passion, his creativity, and his need for freedom. Ross produces the entire line in his apartment. The clothes feature original artwork that incorporates the brand’s logo, and Schatz spends his days silk-screening the designs onto t-shirts, zip-ups, hoodies, and hats (prices range from $20.00 to $50.00). The intricate detail of the images distinguishes his clothes from other lines of hand-produced clothing by 20-somethings. The brand boasts a steady following, and next weekend Schatz travels to New Haven for a promotional event for the line. Check out some of the designs:

Visit http://chazerclothingcompany.bigcartel.com/products.

OBSESSION: Make Up For Ever

Long the product adored by artists, models, and movie stars, Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes waterproof eyeliner delivers a striking iridescence that makes it worth the $16 splurge. With finely ground mother-of-pearl as its base, the pigment is soft enough to smudge easily — even to use as an eye shadow — and allows for its versatility and easy color combinations. It creates subtly for day and bold drama at night. And once it dries, it stays put. Created in 1984 in the Parisian workshop/boutique of makeup artist Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever offers a fun selection of colors: fushia pink, majorelle blue, shimmering plum, turquoise, and basics from bronze to silver to black. This eyeliner possesses the ability to replace the morning's dull and repetitive process with a spark of creativity and excitement with each application.
For more products visit http://www.makeupforever.com/ or http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml;jsessionid=WKV0RKOS4AS1SCV0KQRQ5UQ?brandId=Make+Up+For+Ever

STREET STYLE: Classic Twist

While walking through campus I bumped into Nancy who caught my eye with her refreshingly bright take on classic Fall fashion. It was a nice pop of color among the typical blacks and grays that riddle the campus.

The three questions:

1. What is your favorite part of your outfit?
2. Who is your current style icon?
3. Which current trend could you do without?

Nancy's responses:

1. Her tall black suede boots from TJ Maxx. For under $50.00 she didn't even bother remembering the brand.
2. Carrie Bradshaw- vibrant and fun, how appropriate!
3. Wide leg pants- she's never seen them look right on anybody and can't wait to see them go.