Jessica Vrazilek
Student at UC Santa Barbara and aspiring journalist.
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Articles by Jessica Vrazilek
December 30, 2006
Dressed up in 80’s costumes for a Semester at Sea dance party, my friends and I hopped into one of the ship’s elevators only to be met by none other than the ship’s exclusive port to port guest Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
It was not a traditional meeting, but the highlight of my week nonetheless. ...
December 16, 2005
Fashion communicates more than just a personal sense of style. It also reveals the progress a nation is undergoing. If you can tell about ancient civilizations from their pottery, you can tell about modern civilizations from their couture.
Fashion is one of the most easily recognizable and cle...
November 04, 2005
Caracas, Venezuela- Traveling the world in 100 days will be nothing short of amazing. The people and their cultures, foods, and fashions will shock my senses and widen my horizons.
The first stop on my Semester at Sea itinerary was Caracas, Venezuela.
In the middle of a political ho...
November 04, 2005
PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS. It is said that God made Mauritius and then he made heaven. Visitors to Mauritius would agree this is true of the peaceful island. A relaxing get away where soaking in sun rays and watching the sunset are at the top of the 'to do' list.
Most people have never heard of Ma...
May 30, 2005
“Wearable art” is how up-and-coming fashion star Scarlett Baily describes her line of hand made painted and designed T-shirts. Baily, a sophomore Art History and Spanish major at UCSB, has a unique and distinct style which is eminent in her line called, "Made In China."
Currently, Baily hand pa...
January 26, 2005
Grace, time-less elegance, Wendy Foster. When first meeting this Santa Barbara fashion icon and entrepreneur one is struck by her poised and regal demeanor. Foster is a women inspired by her admiration for fashion and beauty, an awe that has allowed her to create four of her own boutiques. Her bou...
October 19, 2004
An untraditional blend of individual style, State Street’s True Grit is one of Santa Barbara’s top ten best stores. A taste of high fashion, local designers, and eclectic styles; True Grit is truly one of Santa Barbara’s hidden treasures. For the past three years True Grit has been at its current ...