7.4 Fall Fashion / Instagram

Instagram, the very popular social media site for sharing photos, is a great tool to use when discovering new trends for a season. Fashion bloggers, independent individuals and users seeking to post their outfits on Instagram reveal new ideas everyday in the form of photos. When scrolling through your phone/ipad/computer, looking at friends' photos or famous celebrities' accounts can bring about new ideas and trends.

Because of the level of Instagram's popularity, it can make new trends and ideas come to life. Celebrities accounts that make a fashion statement can highly influence culture are:

• Ariana Grande
• Kim Kardashian
• Natasha Goldenberg
• Kendall Jenner
• Lena Perminova
• Martha Ward

Boutiques and stores also use Instagram as a great way for marketing their company and products. Following these accounts leads to great sources of the latest fashion. 

7.4 Fall Fashion Introduction/ Pinterest

With the weather continuing to change at a rapid rate, fall boots and scarves are starting to make their appearance among outfits. Specifically with college students, girls flock to Pinterest for new ideas and creative ways to style their fall wardrobe. Pinterest, a popular website for online inspiration boards, is a great way to organize categories such as fashion, wedding planning, recipes, and home decor. For fashion, its used as a great tool to see the current trends of the season. It is totally free to join and be a member.

Social media is going to be an ever-changing source. The way that we get our ideas and information will never stay the same. For fashion inspiration, Pinterest is a great current tool to use in order to view others' ideas and make life more fun!

Persuaders Response

"The Persuaders, " a marketing documentary, was an interesting video that had great concepts about advertising. At first, I thought the video itself was outdated, and the ideas might not be so current. The truth is, even though the content of the video might have been outdated, the concepts were still relevant to current advertising techniques. As the documentary progressed, the information became more valuable. After watching this presentation, I felt how incredibly truthful it is that advertisement effects everyday life in more ways than we think. Dealing with modern day advertising, this video showed techniques on how advertisers try and sell their products.The examples that the documentary provided were great illustrations of how advertisers attempt to  sell their products.

7.4 Fall Fashion

According to Glamour, trends like lady-like skirts, sumptuous skirts, and comfortable flats are what we should expect to see this fall. With New York Fashion Week behind us, we can clearly see the certain designs and styles that will be presented in stores in the spring. With the colder weather quickly approaching, everyone is itching to put on the cozy-knit sweaters, riding boots, and scarves! The New York Fashion Week designers' showcases revealed new trends for the upcoming spring 2015 season, including:

• Military Jackets
• sneakers
• hounds tooth patterned jackets
• Blue jasmine colored sweaters
• Fur vests and jackets
• cheetah print flats

In order to be a trendsetter this fall, look into new unique ways to style yourself. Take a glance at the ideas listed above and try something new. Fashion is a fun way to express yourself as an individual. 

CNA Pop Culture

Report: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcome baby girl

On Tuesday Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcomed a baby girl, to which no name was given. The couple met on the set of "That's 70's Show," where to couple fell in love. Kunis has said that she plans to take a year off once the baby is born. 

Inside 'Little People, Big World' Star Jeremy Roloff's Jamaican Honeymoon

TLC's "Little People, Big World" star, Jeremy Roloff, sent his greetings from his honeymoon with his new wife, Audrey. The newlyweds have enjoyed their time away on their Jamaican honeymoon. Jeremy and Audrey were married earlier this month and have enjoyed getting "unplugged."

How Jordin Sparks Is Coping With Her Split From Jason Derulo

Jordin Sparks, who is about to release a new movie on Friday, "Left Behind," is also dealing with her recent breakup with Jason Derulo. Sparks mentioned that while her split with Derulo has been challenging, she is learning to move on while leaning on her family and faith for comfort. Sparks plans to grow stronger from the situation and continue to focus on her busy career. 

News Story 6.3

Chicken Truck Causes Pile-Up

An accident occurred yesterday on McFarland Blvd. and 15th when a chicken truck driver made an illegal left turn.

Twenty-five people were injured and eleven cars were involved. The chicken truck driver, Jeff Johnson, age 45, was taken by ambulance to DCH, where he had bruises and a possible broken ankle. Johnson, from Alberta City, lives with his wife, and three children.

Clarence DiMotta reports that Johnson is in good condition. The accident caused the chickens inside the truck to be injured, 30 of which died. The police say as many as 300 chickens suffered from the accident. The truck was turned on its side when the sharp turn was made, causing a pile-up of 12 cars. The damages to the cars were minor, as well as the injuries of the 23 people that were affected.

One of the victims, Sarah Bernell, a local retired kindergarten teacher, was riding in the car with her nephew, Mike Kenyon, when the accident happened. Bernell was said to have been hurt and was taken to the hospital. The reports say that she is in good condition but may have a slight concussion. The sargeant that showed up to the scene, John Jones, said "It was the biggest pile-up I have ever seen. Lots and lots of smashed bumpers but the worst part was the screams of the chickens."

CNA sports stories

Jonathan Dywer, Cardinals' running back, arrested on aggravated assault charges

Jonathan Dywer, NFL running back for the Arizona Cardinals was arrested for assault charges Wednesday that connected him back to two different offenses at his home involving a woman and 18-month-old child. Dwyer is under investigation and the NFL is investigated the situation as well. Police say that Dywer admitted to the incidents, but denied any physical contact. 

Reggie Bush clarifies remarks on discipline, says he isn't spanking 1-year-old daughter

In a recent radio interview, Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush made a comment about the discipline of his 1-year-old daughter. He was questioned regarding his comment about "definitely disciplining her harshly," and then elaborating on the topic. Bush mentioned that he wanted to use his judgement on the issue, believing that he will spank his daughter only if he see necessary. He mentioned he desired to keep the discipline of his daughter private. 

Ravens QB Flacco misses practice

Joe Flacco, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback missed a wednesday practice, which was peculiar for his usual perfect attendance. Flacco, supposedly absent due to an illness, is said to still be playing in the next game. His teammates mentioned that Flacco's absence was odd and practice was not the same without him there.