College Fashionista

Anna and Grace. McQueen and Kate. Me and leopard. Some things just go together. With this exam week slag, putting together innovative outfits just isn’t in the sleep-deprived cards.  In such cases, I rely on my favorite fashion duo — black and black. The pair exemplify a sense of refined…

As temperatures get higher, it seems that hemlines seem to follow the same trend. Short skirts and short shorts are often a go-to choice, and skimpy clothes are not an uncommon sight. But, dressing like a true lady? That is. I saw this Fashionista on her way to a meeting. Her basic color choices…

At this point in the year, we could all use a good hug and loose fitted shirt. It’s finals. Everyone is stressed, and by now it seems the only person consoling our problems is the woman named Carol who takes orders from Starbucks. Well, if the times call for you to be uptight, that doesn’t mean…

“The kiss of death, from Mr. Goldfinger” oozes out of the sultry singer’s mouth from the theme song of the famous James Bond movie. James Bond was smooth against the enemy, Goldfinger, but ultimately, Mr. Bond always wins in the end. However, isn’t it okay to be the tough, powerful guy every once…

D.C. is infamous for its scorching dog days in the summer and dressing for both the weather and style is a true art form. I saw this Fashionista coming back to the district from a night out of town. A breezy tie-front top is the perfect way to look and stay cool in the heat. Acid wash denim…

One Fashionista's trash can be another Fashionista's must-have. This is the underlying concept of thrifting, an art requiring patience and determination. Sorting through questionably smelling clothes and $5 bins can be taxing, but the thrill of uncovering your first piece of true vintage is…

When it’s raining outside, the last thing I want to do is try at life. I never have an umbrella, I always end up wearing a white shirt, my hair could be sold as a Furby and I just look like I want to cry (call me maybe?). I’m not a wimp — such a lie — I just don’t know how to handle the weather…

Brigitte Bardot was one of the most influential fashion icons of the 1960s and several of the styles she made famous are still making their way into today’s fashions. Whether it was on the beaches of St. Tropez or Armação dos Búzios, Bardot popularized bikinis and was spotted wearing gingham,…