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Allison Lee

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Culture writer Allison Lee wants to share the best costumes to wear this Halloween.

How to show up and show out with your Halloween costume this year

By Allison Lee | October 24, 2025

As Halloween approaches and students scramble to rummage through closets to pull together last-minute costumes, it can be tricky to curate the perfect one. Niche, but not too niche. Sexy, yet tasteful. Classic, but not overdone. Coming up with one costume can be hard enough, let alone enough for the entire weekend.Although I have already chosen my costumes for this year, here are five Halloween costumes that I would totally wear and recommend for others.

Style writer Allison Lee shares new fashion trends, specifically a revival of boho chic.

Peace, love and boho: Three trends that Miami University students are loving

By Allison Lee | September 30, 2025

Within the past two decades, trends have been seemingly repeating themselves — even more so with rapid technological advances and references toward nostalgia. In 2017, 1980s-esque windbreakers and scrunchies were trend highlights; 2020 brought back “Y2K;” I even wrote about 2014 Tumblr fashion in 2022. Now, 2025 is reviving 2013. 

Up-and-coming girl group Katseye performs in an ad for GAP.

Gap? Gnarly.

By Allison Lee | September 12, 2025

On Aug. 19, Gap released a commercial featuring the up-and-coming girl group Katseye. The commercial, featuring the group dancing to “Milkshake” by Kelis, has caught the internet by storm, gathering over 400 million views on social media, according to Gap CEO Richard Dickson.People may be wondering what exactly Katseye is and who it is; after dropping ‘Gnarly’ earlier this year, collaborating with Glossier and winning the VMA for best push performance, Katseye has gained more mainstream recognition.

A lit-up Christmas tree sits as the main attraction at home.

The ultimate holiday style guide

By Allison Lee | November 27, 2023

With the holiday season here and trends changing ever so quickly, figuring out your aesthetic can be stressful — but no matter the occasion, building holiday outfits can be easy if you have closet staples that will always be classy and timeless.

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