College Fashionista

As a self-proclaimed girly girl, I must admit that I will never tire of a fashionable floral print. Whether it is a printed maxi skirt or my duvet cover's botanical pattern, I always find myself gravitating to anything that blossoms. Floral print is ladylike, fun, and above all, it is classic.…

My mother has always had a philosophy when it comes to ice cream: “If you’re going to get chocolate, make it mint chocolate.” Although I wouldn’t normally apply this quote to fashion, I am making an exception, considering the icy green hue’s current comeback. Seen on the spring runways of Marc…

A button-up has always been — and will continue to be — a major staple piece for the most fashionable and chic ladies and men of the world. Whether it turns up as an oversized boyfriend shirt, like Jane Birkin would don, or a sleek, ladylike piece inspired by Jackie Kennedy, this classic blouse…

Summer is almost here, and with it comes music festivals galore. Although I won’t be making it to this season’s kick-off festival, Coachella, I plan to be there vicariously by listening to Florence + the Machine and Gary Clarke Jr. on my iPod repeatedly. Once summer approaches, hopefully I will…

Leaping from safari expeditions and military uniforms to women's closets and office-appropriate wear, the khaki pant has been a part of the world of fashion for decades. Although this fabric was recently considered a fashion faux pas amongst trendsetters, this wardrobe staple is now making a…

Springtime has an abundance to offer: the blooming of picturesque cherry blossoms and dogwood trees, infusing shorts and little dresses back into your wardrobe, and most importantly, March Madness. Having grown up as an avid Kansas Basketball aficionado, this exhilarating tournament will always…

In 2005, Rolling Stone magazine named Lawrence, Kansas one of the “best little college towns” in America. The University of Kansas, which is in Lawrence, is known for its thriving music and art scene, and the city prides itself on its quirky yet remarkable restaurants and bars. This University of…

The monochrome look was stylish and fresh for fall 2012, as seen on the runways of Peter Som and Helmut Lang. However, donning a single shade from head to toe can border on boring and tasteless when not styled correctly. To optimize the chic quotient of this trend you need to fuse contrasting…