College Fashionista

Ah, it’s that time of the semester again, the week of dreaded final exams. It’s an all too familiar occasion for us students. It’s a week that’s consumed by an inevitable cycle: study, eat, study, eat, study, sleep (usually on the bottom of most of our list of priorities during this week),…

With summer just around the corner, I’ve started to compile a list of must-do activities for my three-month vacation from school. Included in this list are beach days, outlet shopping with friends and reading many books as possible. Since these are basically what my breaks consist of year after…

There are two things I can say for certain when it comes to Jason Mraz. One, he is a musical genius with one of the most relaxing voices I’ve ever heard (he’s great live, too!) and two, he can rock a fedora like no other. His ability to make a fedora look effortlessly cool is something I’ve tried…

Lately, I’ve been gaining a lot of inspiration from preppy-inspired clothing. A few months ago, I wrote about the preppy style in my piece Pretty Preppy and am back at it again, only I’m focusing on a prepster staple that is fundamental to any Fashionista’s wardrobe — the oxford shirt. I…

David Beckham, Justin Timberlake, Ed Westwick. Aside from being incredibly successful and totally handsome, what do these guys have in common? They know how to dress. They have been on countless “Best Dressed Men” lists and every time you see them in tabloid magazines, they look completely put…

When I look at my Twitter feed, magazines and blogs of all sorts for fashion inspiration, all I see are tips on how to rock the brightest of colors this season. While I must admit I have an obsession with anything hot pink, there are certainly days when I am not up for standing out in neon. This…

Florals, polka-dots, and stripes, oh my! These patterns are starting to make a name for themselves on the campus fashion scene and I couldn’t be happier. Wearing prints are an easy way to update your spring wardrobe and add a whimsical touch to any outfit.  Not only are students wearing these…

A few weeks ago at Paris Fashion week, Hermès and Givenchy sent a few equestrian-inspired pieces strutting down the runway. Though this may not be a widespread trend that all designers are adopting this season or the next, its timeless qualities allow Fashionistas to incorporate this look into…