Corey and I hit the pavement Monday once more to bring you a little fashion inspiration from the University of Waterloo. Sadly, this may be the last fashion post I do at UW as exams are beginning and I start at Western in September, but hopefully not. Enjoy the mix of casual, hipster, and glam!

I really liked this almost slip looking dressing in the shocking hot pink, with the tiny bit of lace trim at the bottom. Paired with gladiators sandals in a sky high heel, it was almost too glam for school, but nonetheless a great fashion statement.

This man has lived all over the world, New Zealand, Victoria, and is a Waterloo alum. His converse sneakers paired with his plaid shirt were just a little bit hipster, and the distressed jean a little rock and roll.

Sadly, this young lady didn't speak much English, but her clothes did all the talking for her. Denim blue heels with a peep toe are a rarity, especially on campus. Thanks to her friends who translated for us!

This outfit was a mix of everything and I just couldn't place her in a fashion genre. Contrasting prints, a skirt paired with boots, and her almost military jacket gave this outfit a lot of originality.

For those of you who have never heard of Hillside in Guelph, you must go! It’s a wonderful event full of independent artists, craftsmen, and musical performers, all with an environmentally friendly twist. All food vendors served drinks and food in plastic cups and plates, which then were rewashed at several dishwashing stations and reused. Garbage was non-existent, for a large part so were shoes, but fashion had evolved into something much more organic and relaxed at this festival.

Flowing skirts, paisley and floral prints, braided hair and dreads were all very much alive, giving a throwback to the hippie 70’s fashion our parents once wore. I myself wore a tunic, tights and ballet flats, and was completely out of the style loop at this festival. Much more deconstructed pieces seemed to reign supreme here, even a few odd rock and roll homage’s were thrown in, like cuffed jeans, dress shoes worn with no socks, and motorcycle jackets.

The fashion seemed to me to be reminiscent of Woodstock, of Forest Gump (the scene at the Washington monument), and of John Travolta in the film Grease. The fashion invoked a feeling in me that was of days gone by, was anything but mundane. It left me feeling a little too pretentious in my outfit. For once, I didn’t quite fit in when it came to fashion and it was okay. I saw a lot of outfits and pieces I loved at the festival and really feel like I stepped out of my comfort zone of accepted fashion ideals. Outfits (and bare feet) that I would normally balk at I took time to reconsider. I think experiences like this are needed to create new ideas and fresh feelings in fashion and I’m grateful I was able to realize this. Photos from the event, interviews with the performers, and a ‘Fashion at Hillside’ will be coming later today, so check back soon!

Now I’ll be the first to admit that I spend a fair chunk of my net-surfing time on trashy tabloid sites and Facebook, but I would like to remind UW that there is a world of substance and art on the web! So, here is a list of amazing websites that you should all check out and enrich your minds with a little bit of art and music.

1. The Selby (http://www.theselby.com)
Todd Selby (artist, photographer, and videographer) posts amazing photographs of the homes, studios, and workspaces of other artistic folks. Generally all of these people live in trendy, gorgeous cities like NYC, Paris, Milan, and so forth, so you can just imagine these super hip spaces filled with super cool material assets. Read more…

The Boar sincerely apologizes for the following oversights and mistakes in the first issue:

1. The photo on page 13 was taken by Kristina Urquhart.

2. Due to a technical error, the jumps between pages in the story “Anonymous vs Scientology” were incorrect, and the pages should read as follows:

p.p. 22-23: Cowan said he usually calls Scientology a religion because there are too many negative associations with the word “cult.”

p.p. 24-25: Anonymous’ interactions with the Freezoners demonstrates their cited goal to take down the Church of Scientology specifically, not to prevent people from practicing Scientology. It is the structure, not the faith that is the subject of Anonymous’ attacks.

Editor’s Note: To clarify the first statement, it should be noted that in his interview with The Boar, Professor Cowan stated that Scientology, sociologically speaking, fulfills the criteria of a “religion,” as well as the criteria of a “cult,” with both terms being value neutral. Expanding upon this point, Cowan said, “I usually err on the side of saying it is a religion because it’s just too hard to get people away from the negative connotations of ‘cult’. “

The Boar apologizes for any confusion or misunderstanding caused by our errors, and extends a special apology to Professor Cowan with thanks for his co-operation on the “Anonymous versus Scientology” article.

The Boar’s Head Inn was a London playhouse competing with the Rose and Globe theatres.

In Greek mythology, the heroes of the day were gathered to hunt a ferocious boar. When a woman, Atalanta, injured it, it was with much controversy that she was honoured with its pelt (there was even bloodshed).

Those born in the Year of the Boar (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) have an appreciation for the arts as well as the nicer things in life. They are prone to perfectionism, but see the best in others. Genuine and caring, their lives are centred on their friends and family.

In North America, the European wild boar is considered an invasive species. Hunting it for food is being advocated to control populations.

– with files from Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Mythica, Astrology.com, and Audubon Magazine