College Fashionista

Not long ago, blazers were a fashion item associated directly with business women. The blazer trend has been growing because Fashionistas have been finding various different ways to make them work with their outfits, outside of the office setting.

This week’s Fashionista is demonstrating a…

Sometimes it can be a challenge to have a cute matching school bag that goes with your outfit, especially when you have so much to bring with you. I’ve noticed that some people rely on the traditional black backpack, which is still more reasonable than the rolling suitcase looking ones — unless…

Crop tops have become more and more popular because of some of the most daring Fashionistas. I mean, how many times have you picked up a top at a store thinking it was to die for, and not realizing it was a crop top until you were trying it on, so you ended up putting it back on the rack? Can you…

Most people usually pair tights with skirts or dresses, but this Fashionista did something a little bit more original and stylish: she wore shorts with tights underneath. The tights and shorts combo is the perfect “It’s getting warmer but it’s still January” kind of look; it’s almost warm enough…

Even though winter in Arizona isn’t really considered a real winter during this time of year, the fashion trends seem to be speaking for themselves on campus. Most Fashionistas that I’ve seen still seem to be in their winter blues stage, which normally includes dark bottoms, dark boots and dark…

When I think of cut-offs, the first thing that comes to mind is the fashion trend from the '70s. Back then people made their own shorts by simply cutting their blue jeans to the desired length and leaving them as they were, without hemming or stitching, hence the name cut-offs. It is now the 21st…

My name is Annette Ruchala and I am currently a Junior at Arizona State University. I am currently working on a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition, although I plan on doing something fashion related with my future. Although it was too late for me to switch my major to a fashion degree,…

One of the delightful aspects of fashion is that past trends are recycled and brought back with refreshed lines and cuts for a modern twist. It’s nice to know that era-inspired clothing will always be recycled creating the opportunity to combine authentic vintage items with these new revamped…