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Stylebook

Dress for less

Julia Harvey

Many of us have heard the buzz of Natalie Portman’s recent appearance last weekend at the 9th Annual New York Arts and Leisure Weekend.

She was spotted with a mustard Rodarte for Target slip dress, belted with a vintage black leather belt over one of her own black cardigans.

Not only did Ms. Portman pull off this ensemble, but the dress only cost $39.99!

Rodarte for Target is the new GO international collection, which is a program that provides affordable clothing created by world-renowned designers. Rodarte credits their favorite films that inspire their off-beat style: Bonnie and Clyde, Rosemary’s Baby, and Harold and Maude.

Stylebook

Colors of the season

Julia Harvey

Tradition in apparel has become consistent in the world over the past centuries. It is very apparent as we come off of our holiday season every year, that we enjoy the warm colors of winter and darker tones in order to stay warm and deflect the cold weather.

Vibrant reds, purples, and darker tones are popular to represent the celebration of holidays and the New Year. However, I feel that these warm colors also represent warm feelings towards others. After all, the holidays are about being with family and friends. What’s better to represent that than with a cozy red sweater or a soft blue scarf. The colors seem to melt the ice and snow outside to create a more friendly environment with the people you are with.

Arts & Tech Headline

Orchestra Festival this Wednesday night

Julia Harvey
Reporter

For the past couple of months, more than thirty orchestra students have prepared for their annual Orchestra Festival, which will be performed on Wednesday, December 16th at 7 pm.

“We do all kinds of different music, from “Purple Haze” by Jimmy Hendrix to what one would think orchestras play, like classical music,” said Orchestra Director Leo Ficks. According to Mr. Ficks, the students have been preparing for the Orchestra Festival since the beginning of the year and will only have one rehearsal with the eighth graders before the actual performance…

Arts & Tech

NCHS Concert Band performs annual festival

Julia Harvey
Reporter

Sounds of The Nutcracker, Jersey Boys, and “Jingle Bells” filled the auditorium last night as the 7th, 8th, and high school band played at their annual band festival. The community was invited to hear the students play what they have been practicing since the beginning of the year in both classes and private lessons. The 8th graders only had one official rehearsal with the high school before their performance last night…