College Fashionista

This week’s Fashionista may be named after the British capitol, but her outfit caught my eye thanks to its laid back, California-girl vibe. I’m also officially obsessed with the small but impactful pop of neon orange on the trim of her lace blouse, which adds just the right amount of edge to her…

Last week I had the pleasure of attending (and being featured in) Virginia Commonwealth University’s annual School of the Art’s fashion show. If you missed it, this year’s segment was called Raw and featured a wide variety of clothes. From cocktail, sportswear, activewear to menswear, the fashion…

On a Monday morning during finals week, one would expect to encounter a sea of half-awake college coeds in sweats clutching onto their Starbucks for dear life. Virginia Commonwealth University isn’t your average university, and the Fashionistas/os here still know how to dress to the nines even…

Without a doubt I have definitely been seeing the feather trend around campus. It is a great way to add some edge to your ensemble without going overboard or looking crazy. Tons of girls are rocking the feather hair extensions, but for many it can be a little too much on the wild side. That is…

The nautical look is not only an American classic, but also a summer staple that guys and girls alike can get behind. This week’s Fashionisto battled a humid Richmond afternoon in a crisp navy and white striped T-shirt and impeccably tailored shorts. While keeping his ensemble clean and basic,…

Walking across campus, I am often still surprised by the things I find and see. Richmond is unlike any other city; it combines the artsy hipster kids with serious engineers, preppy jocks and pretty much any different social group one can think of to create a whimsical assortment. This city…

It’s the most wonderful time of year — well, aside from Christmas. School’s nearly over, summer is around the corner and it’s time to ditch our drab and dreary wardrobe and start dressing for the rising temperatures. One trend that’s popular for spring happens to reflect nature: the floral trend.…

I spotted this week’s Fashionista people-watching on campus on an uncharacteristically cool day that felt more like October than April. And, in fact, it was her autumnal color palette that caught my eye. While neons and pastels are super on-trend for spring, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon…