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May 22, 10:54 pm

FAST 2022: Sabrina Costa draws design inspiration from past in runway collection

From Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina Costa’s latest collection is conjuring the spirits of greats. The fourth-year biology student will debut her newest pieces at Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual runway show May 27. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year psychobiology student Meghan He (left) and fourth-year biology student Sabrina Costa (left) stand together wearing Costa’s designs for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show. Costa said her designs were inspired by the Met Gala and historical looks that remain timeless. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)

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May 19, 8:41 pm

UCLA student blends popular culture with trendy designs in beading business

This post was updated May 22 at 9:29 p.m. Hahna Song is beading her way through Westwood. Creating products ranging from phone charms to accessories, the first-year biology student said she began selling handmade beaded jewelry when she started attending UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Hahna Song smiles as she shows off her beaded creations in her hands. Song, a first-year biology student, said she hopes to keep customers reminded of their younger selves with her designs. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)

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May 8, 8:40 pm

UCLA student honors family, Filipino heritage through baking projects

Sammie’s Sweet Shoppe is more than just icing on the cake. Third-year communication student Sam Manuel began her baking Instagram account in 2019 and turned to the platform as a creative outlet at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: Third-year communication student Sam Manuel holds a cake topped with raspberries and adorned with green flowers. Manuel said she views cakes as creative challenges, experimenting with flavors and decoration. (Courtesy of Sam Manuel)

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May 4, 8:49 pm

Alumnus uses social media skills to showcase lifestyle, curate brand image

Camryn Frederickson is making her dough and eating it too. Beyond promoting healthy physical and mental practices on her personal Instagram page, the alumnus said she also acts as the social media and marketing manager of the cookie dough company Deux. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Camryn Frederickson holds up two containers of Deux cookie dough. As the first employee for the cookie dough company and the current social media and marketing manager, Frederickson said she has been able to infuse a bit of her personality into the brand and watch it grow with her. (Sandra Ocampo/Daily Bruin)

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May 2, 7:06 pm

Odd Flower Creations sculpts sustainable accessories for social justice

This post was updated May 4 at 8:32 p.m. Odd Flower Creations is blooming with botanical accessories and homeware. Amber Sackett, a French language and culture doctoral student and the original founder of Odd Flower Creations, said she started the business in December 2019 as a project to encourage individuals to support social justice organizations. Read more...

Photo: Amber Sackett (left) and Kelly Roso (right) pose with their handmade jewelry from Odd Flower Creations. Sackett said the company’s designs are inspired by nature and the landscapes of California. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)

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May 1, 11:03 pm

Stagecoach 2022: Stagecoach provides satisfactory food but falls flat on drinks, vegan alternatives

The hot desert sun isn’t the only thing cooking at Stagecoach. As the third and final weekend of Goldenvoice’s festivities in Indio, California, Stagecoach Festival has also been the hottest, with temperatures hitting 99 degrees Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Celebrity chef Guy Fieri raises a cup of water toward the crowd as he speaks into the microphone. Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse was one of the larger food tents of the festival and featured assorted barbecue dishes. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)

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April 29, 7:00 pm

LA Literary Lore: YALLWEST festival returns with diverse array of books after 2-year hiatus

From themed bookshops to beloved book festivals, the Los Angeles literary world has something to offer every reader. Storytelling has long served as a tool of community building, and there is a space for all communities within the diverse, evolving LA book scene. Read more...

Photo: Authors speak on stage for a panel at YALLWEST 2019, the festival’s last in-person installment before the COVID-19 pandemic. For the festival’s return this year, organizer Shane Pangburn said they are focusing on providing a place for all readers and stories. (Courtesy of Shane Pangburn)


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