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The Hilltop Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

Technically Speaking, Stylish ThinkingNyne Lyveswww.NyneLyves.comSubmerge yourself into the fashion-able and free spirited lifestyle of NyneLyves. Indulge in interesting and inspiring posts as they ma-neuver through the fashion and entertainment industry. Don’t forget to check out the jewelry store for one of a kind pieces of jewelry including hip nose chains and atten-tion grabbing rings and necklaces. Make a bold statement when you purchase earrings such as these.

Fashion Toastwww.fashiontoast.comFashion Toast is a highly relatable blog with not too much clutter. Im-merse yourself in the the pictures

and feel the passion for fashion in the streets, on the runway and in life. The styles of this blog are remi-niscent of the 60’s and 70’s. A time we frequently pay homage to with styles worn today.

Fashion Bananaswww.fashionbananas.com

Follow Delmy as she lives her life fashionably. Be inspired and moved by the beauty in the photography. Just because you are making every-day moves doesn’t mean you can’t do it without your fashion sense. Delmy seemingly does it without effort.

Burgundy Ohio

www.burgundyohio.comVisit this blog for fashion tips on a range of subjects such as little black dress suggestions, suggestions for curvy figures and tips for natural hair care. With a clean layout and no clutter, it’s easy to navigate and has something for everyone.

The Urban Gent www.theurbangent.com

Men need advice on fashion to, but where to turn? According to the editor of the blog, The Urban Gen-tleman is the modern gentleman. He is a man of style, class, culture, and of course he has a bit of swag. The blog offers tips, shopping sug-gestions, photos of fashionable men

and inspiring blog posts.

French Truckers www.frenchtruckers.comFrench Truckers provides another outlet for men find clothing, acces-sories and shoes with a variety of styles and brands while providing reviews and advice on different pieces. This site focuses solely on the clothing by featuring them with no model.

Freshness Magazine www.freshnessmag.comA blog for men, Freshness Mag lives up to its name with posts that show-case the piece in a way that allows you to view it objectively. The blog

provides news, features and a shop guide. With links to accessories, footwear, apparel, cars and gadgets, what is there not to love?

The Budget Fashionista www.thebudgetfashionista.com

With a self explanatory name a girl can be fashionable without breaking her pockets when visiting this site. This site provides tips for recession, how to set trends and apparel for less than $100. Readers can also find coupons, deals, and sample sales here. Posts provide the scoop on the latest ways to save money.

- compiled by Jamilah DennisContributing Writer

Step Your Suit Up: Tips on How to Dress for the Business World

As Howard students continue to grow and mature into profes-sional adults, certain protocol is es-sential. Business etiquette is one of the things that, though we all may not have been thoroughly exposed to while growing up, we are sure to practice in the future. It also has a lot to do with your appearance, specifi-cally a person’s ability to find a well-tailored suit and wear it well.

One of the key factors in assuring

that a business suit will turns heads is to make sure that it fits properly. Suit jackets should fit close to the body; the sleeves should stop at the wrist bone and the bottom of the jacket should hit the top of the hip. A good jacket should also allow full body motion whether it is buttoned up or left open. Additionally, adhering to body type is another important fac-tor. For instance, taller males are en-couraged to stick to double-breasted suits, which will accentuate their sil-houette, while shorter males should go for single-breasted suits.

The way that a suit is worn is just as important as the fit. The way that a suit jacket is buttoned is de-pendent on the number of buttons it has. With two-button jackets, only button the top button. With three-button jackets, use the “sometimes, always, never” rule: fasten the top button sometimes, always fasten the middle button, and never fasten the third. Suits with two buttons look the most modern, while suits with more than three buttons are usually dis-couraged.

There are other smaller details

that are extremely important, espe-cially when suits are worn almost daily.

“Wool suits are great for the win-ter, especially when considering the warmth factor. Also worsted, tweed, herringbone and reliable cotton or cotton blends are good fabrics,” Jovani Trinidad an assistant man-ager at the Men’s Warehouse store in Prince George’s Plaza Mall, said. Color is also an important detail to think about when looking for a suit.

Senior physics major Nicko-las Sneed said that students should

“make sure, if in a professional set-ting, the suit is either grey, navy, black or brown. Wear a tie because a bow tie is not appropriate for in-terviews. The point is to show that you are suited and booted and are professional enough for the job.”

Sneed, who lives in the District suggests Zara’s, K&G and also thrift store for suitable pieces. “You can always get a nice blazer and mix-and-match!” Sneed said. “Never be afraid to be creative.”

by Aleia WoodsContributing Writer

For the typical Howard Univer-sity male student, going to a new barbershop can be a challenging – and rewarding - experience. It is the barbershop that decides whether a student’s going to leave looking ra-zor sharp with a taper fade, or end up with a hair line similar to rapper Flo Rida. However, for the past eleven years Best Cuts Barbershop located on 2612 Georgia Avenue, NW across from the School of Business has made the transition for many male students very pleasant.

Hair clippings, wave caps, and the usual filled seats make up the surroundings of this barbershop located on Georgia Avenue and for many serves as a home away from home.

Senior information systems ma-jor Dwight Washington, a customer of three years said what stood out to him the most about Best Cuts was the quality and affordability of the shop: “Every two weeks I come to get a haircut, I’ve been coming here since my freshman year,” he states.

It is that same quality and affordability that Washington appreciates that Best Cuts owner Frederico Lindo has been providing for District residence since open-ing his doors February 11, 1999. A former construction worker, Lindo wanted to shy away from temporary work to focus on his passion. “I got involved in the business because it’s a lot of fun,” says Lindo

Since its debut, Best Cuts has been responsible for the creation of

many of the most popular haircuts, as well as one of the most popular black-owned businesses in the com-munity. “Best Cut Barbershop usu-ally handles around 300 customers a week,” Lindo proudly states.

Yet despite the various success, it is the traditional barber shop feel-ing, filled with laughter, commen-tary, and diversity that really makes Best Cuts special: “people look for the quality, everyone is looking for that traditional barber shop feeling, and that’s why I prefer to stay the traditional route,” says Lindo.

Sophomore journalism major Kwaku Osei-Bonsu is another faith-ful Best Cuts returning client. Like many freshman males, Osei-Bonsu looked for an establishment that was accessible, yet understood the needs of the individual, especially since he was not from the DC area.

“They have people that are open to the Howard University community. The reason I’m still a customer is even though it’s a haircut that cost 20 dollars, it’s the level of professionalism, and they allow you to build a relationship with their barbers. It’s a place of quality.”

Service and quality, Lindo says, are the two most important qualities of a successful business and are what he owes his success to. Currently he continues to cut heads daily as well as plan for eventual expansion.

“No matter where Best Cuts goes, I know it will be a great busi-ness, and a great barbershop,” Osei-Bonsu said. “They just get it!”

by Andrew AsareContributing Writer

A Cut Above

Photo by Andre Vieira

For some men choosing a new barbershop is a challenging process.

These blogs, provide something to satisfy anyone’s interest - whether you just want to look at some pictures or are looking for suggestions and inspiration.