College Fashionista

When did band and/or artist T-shirts go out of style? I hardly ever see them anymore. While I may not be a huge T-shirt wearer myself, I do appreciate other people who do. I mean, just because they don’t look all that flattering on me doesn’t mean I discriminate against them. I enjoy a good ol’…

I have always loved the classic style of the headband. Although it was popular a few years ago, not many girls choose to sport that look anymore. Perhaps they think it looks dated, or maybe it's due to the type of haircut many are wearing now. However, this Fashionista has kept the headband look…

Bell bottom trousers and A-line dresses and miniskirts, oh my! Whether you’re more of a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” or Twiggy kind of gal, who doesn’t love the 1960s? Seriously, I mean, let alone the fashion industry, everything was revolutionized in the 60s. But I, dear Fashionistas, am no history…

It can be difficult to keep your closet filled with fashion but your bank account low, especially during the always-changing seasons. But now that Irvine has been named America’s most fashionable city by BusinessInsider.com, how can you not go out and keep that statement true? I know, it’s a…

If you’re an ardent reader of my FASHIONISTA SPOTLIGHT columns, you probably know by now that I’m not very keen on sweatpants for school. Sure they’re comfortable, but I'll go for leggings and a loose top any day. Of course, there are always Fashionistas who go the extra mile and add key…

Sweaters, for the most part, can be rather drab. Sweaters are usually made of rough material and clashing colors and fit more awkwardly than normal, so it makes sense that a Fashionista’s first instinct would be to steer clear of a potential fashion faux pas. However, as I found out with this…

“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” The epic “The Devil Wears Prada” quote will forever be engrained in my brain and used as a catch phrase when said season finally arrives. Not that it’s a bad thing, though! Au contraire, it’s an inescapable must. Seriously, I mean, have you been into a…

A fashionable guy is a rare find on a college campus, especially a male who can exude a subtle masculinity along with perfect color coordination. That’s why this Fashionisto struck a chord with me: on a cool, breezy Irvine day, I was particularly surprised at the effortlessly rebellious yet chic…