Alia Hakki

3rd December 2021

Our Guide to Buying a Silk Scarf: Real vs Fake Silk

You’ve seen them on every style icon, have an arsenal of tying ideas saved on your TikTok, and now it’s finally time to take the plunge and buy one. Whether this is your first silk scarf or your 50th, you have probably realized that all silks are not...

3rd December 2021

Red Scarf (Echo's Version)

There are only a handful of people on this Earth that can incite a global rescue mission for a soft accessory, and unsurprisingly Taylor Swift is one of them. The release of her re-recorded and expanded 2012 album "Red," dubbed “Red (Taylor’s...

3rd December 2021

4 headscarf styles to try this fall

If you thought the headscarf was a fleeting trend reserved for runways and TikTok, it’s time to get on board. Fashion gurus everywhere have been swapping out their hats and headbands for the endlessly versatile silk square, and, at Echo, we couldn’t...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

Dr. Pimple Popper’s Top Tips For Your Skin During SIP

With all of the uncertainty in the world right now, it’s normal to feel uneasy and pretty helpless. While there are a lot of things you can’t control right now, your skin doesn’t have to be one of them! We’re here to offer some tips on how to turn...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

Are Freckles Sun Damage?

There’s no denying it - freckles are in! Those who weren’t gifted the freckle gene at birth have even started tattooing or drawing them on. Those who have natural freckles look forward to the sun kissed speckles the summer brings. Freckles are...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

UVA vs. UVB Rays: What's The Difference?

By this point, you probably know that you should be wearing sunscreen not just when you’re in the sun but any time you leave the house. However, just like flossing, many people haven’t quite committed to this healthcare habit. Maybe part of the...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

4 Ingredients You Need To Fight Signs of Aging

“Anti-Aging” is a very popular skincare category, and for good reason! When we’re young, our skin has faster cell turnover, a stronger epidermis, and higher levels of Hyaluronic Acid, collagen, and elastin. As we age, our skin loses a lot of these...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

Your Plan B When You Don't Have Access To Your Usual Products

Things have changed in the past few months — your dermatologist may be opting for skype appointments and you may not be able to browse the aisles of Target for an hour. The circumstances have changed, but it’s not too late to adapt to them. While we...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

4 Factors That Impact Your Skin

Many deal with stress-induced acne flare ups while others may break out when they forget to take their makeup off. Whatever the immediate trigger, there are 4 underlying causes of your acne — your genetics, hormones, environment and lifestyle....

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

Is Blue Light Taking A Toll On Your Skin?

Recently, blue light has joined UV rays on the list of invisible threats to your skin. You may have heard and jumped on the bandwagon, investing in some trendy blue-light glasses to protect your eyes from its effects. But what exactly is blue light,...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

How To Lose A Pimple in 1 Day

We’ve all been there. It’s the night before a date, the morning of your wedding, or the hours leading up to a photoshoot, and you can feel a pimple start to rear its ugly head. Maybe you had been touching your face a bit more than usual, and now...

SLMD Skincare by Sandra Lee, M.D. - Dr. Pimple Popper • 16th June 2020

How To Treat Maskne: Tips from Dr. Pimple Popper!

You’ve been wearing your trusty cloth mask and doing your part to curb the spread of COVID-19. But what about your skin? You may already be noticing the uncomfortable effects of covering the majority of your face for an extended period of time. With...

College Magazine • 27th February 2018

Top 10 Schools for Getting Over a Breakup

Break ups: difficult, time-consuming, inconvenient and sometimes filled with 3 a.m. ventures to the vending machines on campus to buy Funyuns. Preparing yourself for a breakup might seem impossible, but choosing a college with the tools for getting...

College Magazine • 21st December 2017

10 Easy Christmas Treats Even Non-Bakers Can't Screw Up

‘Tis the season for warm fires, presents under the tree and least endearingly: holiday parties. If you burn toast, being assigned the host of said party can induce an exorbitant (but understandable) amount of stress. Lucky for you, Christmas treats...

College Magazine • 17th November 2017

24 Things To Do in 24 Hours in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, the city of stars, angels and acai bowls. With incredible attractions popping up in every corner of the gigantic city, prioritizing only the best of the boujee can be difficult. Get ready for a jam-packed 24 hour itinerary in L.A. 6...

College Magazine • 15th November 2017

CM's Guide to Clemson University

What it Feels Like to Go Here Clemson exemplifies a typical Southern school, but with an academic focus. Break out your cowboy boots and brace yourself for orange-clad football fanatics. Tailgates and football games provide the center of student life...

College Magazine • 19th October 2017

10 Tangible Leadership Skills that Will Land You that Corner Office

Whether you call a country to arms, persuade a group of toddlers to sleep or re-brand a company, effective leadership is key. Should we use an iron fist? Or should we give everyone a “you tried” medal? Should we behead deviants? (No.) Whatever...

College Magazine • 19th September 2017

10 Things They Won't Tell You at UCLA's Orientation

​University of California, Los Angeles​ ​orientation​ represents ​a​ ​hyperbolized​ ​version​ ​of​ ​freshman​ ​year​ ​at​ ​UCLA.​ ​Professors will lecture you in a room filled with strangers.​ ​You​ ​will​ ​walk​ ​for​ ​miles​ ​over​ ​hills​ ​in​...

College Magazine • 17th August 2017

I Had Mono Freshman Year and it Sucked

Waking up in the inferno that I called my freshman year dorm never came easily. I quickly became accustomed to the sound of my roommate’s flip flops at 6 a.m. and the vomit-inducing dread at the thought of getting out of bed for a lecture on the heat...