Best Trends of 2022

Baggy clothing, a trend that will hopefully last forever, consists of really any piece of clothing you can imagine. Baggy or oversized t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, jeans, pants, and jackets, amongst others have risen in popularity. Numerous people can be seen wearing baggy clothing throughout 2022, and previous years, due to the immense amount of comfort they provide and the countless ways to style...

When I first scrolled upon a dabloon on TikTok, I had absolutely no clue as to what was going on. The video had some funky adventure music, the kind you hear in any fantasy roleplaying game, and a cat with its paw spread out claiming a bowl of soup would cost five dabloons. One like was all it took for this trend, albeit a mini one, to completely take over my ‘For You’ page.  Late 2022, an...

Looking for a social media app that allows you to participate in the best parts of media without the pressure of followers, comments or likes? Look no further: Pinterest is right for you.  While it’s not a new app, Pinterest has gained popularity in the past year. The app, described as a place to find recipes, clothes and inspiration is made up completely of images and short videos. Users ca...

In the past few years, fashion trends have been dramatically changing. The stylish 70s wide-leg jean has made a major comeback in 2022, and I am here for it. Skinny jeans were in style for years, and I always found them so uncomfortable. But now we can dress stylish and comfy for both the cool and the warm weather.  These pants are great because they can be styled for any occasion. For a m...

On-Cloud shoes were put on the market in 2014, but have just recently gained popularity this year. You will see people of all ages wearing these shoes. These shoes are perfect for running, walking, biking and all activities. These shoes come in multiple different colors and sizes, and they truly feel like you are walking on clouds. There are many different styles of these shoes that are specific t...

Natural skin, slick back buns, gold jewelry and simple wardrobes have taken over social media and become known as the “clean girl aesthetic.” Maintaining an aesthetic usually means more popular products to add to your collection, and while most are overpriced and not worth it, some are worth paying the extra money for the best results.  Influencers such as Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid ...

“It’s time to BeReal,” is a phrase we have become very accustomed to hearing yelled out in the middle of just about anything, just about anywhere. Authenticity has become something people crave in 2022. People are sick of seeing influencers posed perfectly, in perfect lighting, in pictures that were most likely taken during a scheduled photoshoot.  BeReal is an app created as an attempt for p...

The shoe that has been around for over a century and is still a classic: Converse. With a style to fit everyone's wants and needs, Converse has become a staple in many teen shoe collection. Starting off as basketball shoes in 1917, Converse has become a fashion trend and is here to stay another century more.  Converse has come a long way in a fashion sense. A decade ago, you might find teens wear...

If there’s any clothing item that is a staple in the fall season, it is flannels. Flannels first gained popularity in the grunge era in the 1990s, and since then have evolved into something that is worn by anyone and everyone, from middle-aged men to high schoolers.  Flannel, at its core, is simply a fabric made from either wool or cotton. So what made this simple clothing item reemerge in 202...

I like to say that I started this trend at Wakefield, but that probably is not true, sadly. In Feb. 2021, I was running incredibly low on casual shoes. I was looking for a specific type of shoe that not everyone had, which were Converse, specifically, platform Converse. What caught my eye was this blue-gray platform Converse. From that moment on, I have fallen in love with this shoe.  The shoe r...

Similar to years past, 2022 was full of fantastic memes. With 2022 being just as hectic as the past two years, the world provided plenty of comedy. Additionally, the internet and its’ users never failed to come up with their own intriguing humor. From jokes about Ohio to spontaneous humor, we take a look at a few of the most notable memes of 2022. Spontaneous humor is really just a way of describing many of the...

Whether you call them flare leggings, yoga pants or bell bottoms, we can all agree that this comfy take on the 1970s essential has seen a significant resurgence in 2022. Many account this to the recent rise in the Y2K style, which was popular during the early 2000s.  Today, many brands are adding a fresh take to the iconic pants. For example, Aerie and American Eagle popularized the crossover waistb...

Kim Kardashian is an American socialite well known for her numerous contributions to various social media platforms and television networks. Kim Kardashian and her family are featured in a variety of entertainment resources such as magazines, Instagram, Snapchat, and movies, and even have their own television show titled “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”.  Kim Kardashian is the iconic Kardashian ...