College Fashionista

Seasons ago I found myself a little puzzled by the appearance of the cropped top front in center on the glossy pages of Vogue magazine. The sometimes affectionately termed "belly shirt” was an item I thought I had left firmly behind in the '90s along with butterfly clips and stretch tattoo…

So, how do you prepare yourself for when the summertime strikes back? Well, the most important thing to remember is that the key to warm weather style is effortlessness. When the temperature hits a balmy 80 degrees smack dab in the middle of fall, it is time to think more about skirts and dresses…

From the runway to the red carpet to the lovely Berkeley campus, color blocking has really permeated the fashion scene over the last few seasons. Who can forget Cheryl Cole’s high-contrast outfit as she debuted stateside or Kim Kardashian’s lavender and orange Gucci ensemble from her London…

As sad as it is to have to pack away those mini dresses and gladiator sandals, I for one am ecstatic to finally get to dust off my cold weather wardrobe, which has been hiding out all summer. More importantly though, as this week’s Fashionista demonstrates, the drop in temperature means that it’s…

What is equal parts demure, edgy and timelessly classic? The answer is most definitely lace! It is right on-trend this season as we move into fall and a perfect way to add a dash of girlish charm to your wardrobe. I definitely fell in love with lace details when they reemerged on the runways this…

As any Berkeley Fashionista will tell you, casual and comfortable does not have to mean sweatpants and Cal gear. While this look may be perfect if you are hitting the RSF for a kickboxing class, it’s not quite the look that will impress your professor during office hours. But no fear, this…

Looking to add a little structure to your life? Why not start by adding a blazer to your wardrobe? This week, take a tip from the Fashionistos and mix a little edge into your wardrobe with some menswear-inspired pieces, a risk that is sure to bring some balance to your life.

Seeking inspiration…

There are only a few weeks left of summer, and everyone is feeling the summer slowly but surely fade into fall, my favorite season. As every Fashionista knows, the key to letting go of your summer wardrobe is to layer its pieces in with the emerging looks of the next season. After all, the…