College Fashionista

Anyone who wished they got to live during the '60s hippie era so they could wear the fashion just might be getting what they asked for. Bell bottoms, which were the most popular type of pants for women in the '60s, are starting to make a comeback. Only this time they are coming back with a twist:…

Whether gold or silver, cone or pyramid, pointy or dull — studs make the perfect adornment to any item of clothing. Since the rock n’ roll era, studs were found only on the leather jackets of rock stars, but not any more. They have found their way back to modern day in so many new different ways…

Wear red! There has got to be some reason why people feel so good wearing red clothing. For a fact, red has more personal association than any other color. It draws in attention and stimulates excitement as well as increasing enthusiasm, encourages action and confidence while providing a sense of…

Tribal fabric, known for its vibrant colors, unique patterns and interesting shapes, is one of spring 2012's most favorable trends. New York Fashion Week is certainly no stranger to the look, seen in the spring 2012 collection from Proenza Schouler. Their use of different animal prints, earth…

It's spring now at Illinois State University, and there’s only one way to prove it: color! Color is used to express many things. In fashion, clothing can represent a person’s mood and personality. Even on the runway it can express the change in the style of different lines. There’s an overall…

Whether its ice, snow or rain, a college student encounters many of Mother Nature's weather challenges while walking to class. Finding the right shoe that will get you there, safely, without slipping or getting your feet wet is a very important thing to a lot of students. So, there’s nothing…

Now, we’ve all seen the shoulder puff sleeve go totally wrong. For instance, I imagine a couple of teens from the '80s getting their groove on to “Forever Young” or “Don’t You Forget About Me” with their puffs just awkwardly bouncing and flapping with the beat. Not an image most people born in…

For those high heel wearers out there, I salute you! It is not always easy to get up to go to class and walk around wearing six-inch heels. First of all, the off balance height of the shoe is hard on your back, legs, and not to mention your feet! It's not impossible, but it is a lot more…