College Fashionista

It’s finals week here at IC, and it seems that the student body has suddenly turned into a bunch of zombies: every student I see is toting a stack of notecards, a blank stare and a pair of ratty sweatpants. But there is a way to be stylish and ace your exams, and this Fashionisto shows us how to…

It can be intimidating to step outside of your sartorial comfort zone, but what good are your clothes if they don’t express your personality? I’ve talked about the importance of personal style before, but I can’t stress it enough. While incorporating trends into your wardrobe can be fun, letting…

After unseasonably warm weather throughout November, Ithaca is finally back to normal: cold and wet. Between freezing rain, frigid temperatures and upcoming finals, it’s difficult to find the motivation to get dressed in the morning. But it is possible to be warm, comfortable and stylish in bad…

I’m sure almost any college student would agree that for the past week it’s been difficult to stop daydreaming about Thanksgiving long enough to finish up papers and study for tests. Pumpkin pie, stuffing and turkey (or organic tofurkey if you’re a native Ithacan) have been on everyone’s minds.…

I don’t think there’s a Fashionista out there who doesn’t enjoy a little sparkle every now and then. From Cher’s infamous Bob Mackie gowns in the 80s to the beaded Marchesa dress Sandra Bullock wore to win her 2010 Oscar, sequins have always been in style and they aren’t going anywhere any time…

There’s nothing worse than someone who takes fashion too seriously. Clothes are meant to be enjoyed, played with, mixed-and-matched — there’s no fun in wearing all-black every day. Wearing the unexpected is what keeps people talking (think Anna Dello Russo’s infamous fruit hats) and combining…

Last week I talked about finding your personal style, no matter what it might be. And while I love the simplicity of last week’s look, this is an example of how going over-the-top can be just as flattering and chic. This Fashionista is staying true to herself with this cool, rock n’ roll glam…

The fashion world can be a little crazy. Between $14,000 handbags, extravagant runway looks, and trends changing faster than you can say “Yves Saint Laurent,” it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But fashion should never be intimidating or inaccessible, and style shouldn’t be reserved for the rich and…