The Chirp


Black Friday Deals

After stuffing your face with turkey and taking a quick power nap, it’s time to get out to the shops. Yes, Black Friday, the most anticipated shopping day of the season. If you’re like me, you go for the excitement, and the people watching before going home and ordering everything online. Here are some deals you cannot miss.


Five ways to reduce Thanksgiving food guilt

Thanksgiving is a holiday I always think of as being very warm. Not because of the temperature outside, although this year has been uncharacteristically toasty late into November, but because of how I feel during the holiday. I’m back home with my family, I’ve usually seen my friends who have also come home to visit, I’m playing with my dogs, and I’m usually sporting a belly full of delicious, savory, high-calorie foods that will cause me guilt for weeks to come.



The Perfect Airport Playlist

When we think of airports we think of big crowds, fast walking people and sometimes just straight chaos. The one thing that is known for calming nerves is music. Music is for the soul and when you are stressed and running from terminal to terminal in gigantic airports, music is the answer. Not all music will agree with all situations. Running through an airport is most definitely a situation where you want to have music set at the pace you are at. So, I am suggesting fast paced but yet entertaining music. In my opinion, this list of ten songs will get you through any busy airport with a smile on your face in the end; instead of crying in the bathroom hoping things turned out differently. The songs I add in this list may not all be upbeat songs but they are songs that will make you feel good.


Fly in Style!

Going back home from college or traveling somewhere for thanksgiving? Well you’re in luck! Here is all you need to know for the perfect airport outfit.


2016 Popular Halloween Choices

Trick-or-Treat everyone! Halloween is on Monday and I couldn’t be more excited. Creativity is key when picking the custom clothing for a Halloween costume, and no one wants to see another scandalous dressed bunny or a guy wearing a scream mask, so really, try to dig deep and think of something spunky yet spooky.


5 Not So Scary...Scary Movies

Whether you’re ready or not Halloween is approaching. Yes, you can watch horror movies anytime of the year, but there is something special about curling up on the couch with some apple cider and watching your favorite seasonal movies around Halloween. We all know of super scary horror movies such as Halloween, The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A nightmare on Elm Street and so on. While some of us live for the super scary, gory movies, others prefer the not-so-scary ones. If that’s you- here are five movies you need to watch. These films won’t keep you up at night, but will still get you in the spooky mood!


9 Photos Guaranteed to Make your Day

Halloween is the time of the year to dress up, let loose and have fun. The best part is that this fun can be shared with our pets! Who doesn’t love costumes on dogs and cats? I know when I see an animal dressed up I think it is the cutest thing in the world. So, to make your day a little brighter...here are some adorable dogs and cats in Halloween costumes! Enjoy.



DIY- Halloween Costume Ideas Under $20

Halloween is approaching very quickly. In fact, only four more days until it’s acceptable to eat a pound of candy and dress up to be anything you want. For those of you juggling midterms and planning Halloween parties that haven’t had the time to get a costume for the big weekend, here are some easy DIY Halloween costumes YOU can make for under $20.


Top 5 Halloween (of age) Drinks

Too old for trick-or-treating? Partying with friends this Halloween? Well with the 31st being just a few days away, why not celebrate with a drink or two?! I’m not just talking your average Long Island from Brothers or that favorite cold six pack of beer you enjoy, but something to really get you in the “spirit”. Introducing your Top 5 spooky special drinks to get your Halloween turned up.


Blast from the Past: 1950s Makeup...Get the Look!

The 50s brought thick foundation, pastel eyeshadows, and heavily lined eyebrows, lips and eyes.Makeup in the 1950s was as fabulous as the Hollywood stars, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor, who were the faces of beauty for women during this era. Here are some bold looks from the 1950s that are super easy to get.


Blast from the Past: Flashback to the 80’s

The 80’s were very important years in music history. The 80’s brought a more visual experience to music. From exploding fireworks at concerts, to the greatest music videos produced on MTV, the 80’s made sitting next to the radio a thing from the past. Musicians were totally more in tuned to the way they looked. Artists like Michael Jackson, Guns N’ Roses and David Bowie brought life to their audiences that entertained the world.


Blast from the Past: The Worst Trends of the Early 2000s

The early 2000s was a time where fashion was very... individualized, if that’s what you want to call it. From bandana crop top shirts to red carpet dresses that resembled night gowns, these trends were very different in the 90s and especially different than what we wear today. It’s crazy to think that some of the things that were trending only a mere 15 years ago are now things that we would never consider wearing. So with homecoming upon us and the theme being blast from the past, what’s a better way to get a good look at the past than admiring the worst fashion trends from the early 2000s?


Blast from the Past: Movies we loved…sometimes more than once

With Homecoming Week upon us, a lot of us may have tradition on our minds. Showcasing our cardinal pride, we’ll all be celebrating events that started decades; reliving memories of homecoming’s past. Feeling nostalgic? While it isn’t necessarily a Homecoming tradition, this story goes with hoco’s throwback theme. Now lets talk movies.


Blast from the Past: The Best Cartoons of the 90s

When you catch a glimpse of the kinds of cartoons that are on television these days, it’s nothing compared to the 90s. We have to admit that from 1990 to 1999, television aired some of the best cartoons in our history.



Blast from the Past: 70’s Trends, Get The Look!

Yes! The 70’s trends are here to stay, not to worry. The 70s continue to be trending on and off the runway. We’ve seen vibes on multiple shows including Steve J & Yoni P, Nadya Dzyak, Miu Miu, Lisa Perry and countless others. The “decade of lost taste” was so diverse due to emerging subcultures influencing the industry. From groovy, to sporty, to romantic, the 70s has characteristics and angles that everyone can incorporate into their wardrobe. Without further ado, here are some of the top trends from the 70s reappearing in today’s fashion!


Top 10 new fall lipsticks

Despite the fact it is 80 degrees this week, it is officially fall. Mother nature might not believe so, but the season of cozy sweaters, Halloween and pumpkin spice lattes is upon us. And nothing completes a fall look more than a dark lipstick.