Ally Xu, Northeastern University

There is no greater gift than to be born into a family of Hollywood royalty. After all, what is there to worry about?

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

Having many possessions doesn’t have to be a bad thing; personal collections often hold sentimental value and showcase our unique interests and personalities.

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Living in luxury versus ostensibly simple living — the contrasting lifestyles born of a single consumerist ideal.

Julianna Steen, Auburn University

After rising to fame on ‘Fixer Upper,’ the couple has expanded their company into a market, a shop and more, and their next venture is a TV channel focused on home and gardening.

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

With 2020 behind us, what music, fashion, lifestyle, and technology trends and fads can we can look forward to in 2021?

Audrey Martin, Boston University

After five years, I took a step back from the sometimes overly judgmental and strict community.

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

They’ve got content and series aplenty…

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Sometimes smaller is better.

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

The oft-ridiculed ‘lifestyle brand’ movement has a lot of overlooked merits.