College Fashionista

I have always equated silk scarves with elegance; their supple fabric, intricate prints and sneaky way of wrapping themselves around the most beautiful women simply scream luxury. While undeniably beautiful, wearing a silk scarf in its most basic form is quite difficult to do. I have once or…

Every year as spring/summer rolls around, I set out on a shopping quest to find the perfect white tank top. In my mind, it is made of silk, has the most elegant tiny straps and offers a gentle flattering drape that simply isn’t found in the clingy cotton variety. Doesn’t sound too difficult,…

My favorite runway trend of the moment is neon, more specifically neon pink. I absolutely love every shade in this family; from magenta to coral, they are all delicious. There is something undeniably fun and carefree about throwing on neon pink and heading out the door. It almost feels like…

I love skirts: mini skirts, maxi skirts, full skirts, pencil skirts — if it’s a skirt, I will probably love it and want to own it. I try my hardest not to play favorites within my beautiful collection of pieces, however, one of my absolute favorite cuts is undeniably the full skirt. Full skirts…

I find that as spring approaches I often develop a love/hate relationship with prints. The warm weather makes me want to wear effortlessly comfortable clothing, and I find it difficult to work a pattern into that construct. There is just something about embellishment that can so easily feel…

Denim is a wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. It’s comfortable, versatile and exists in a range of shapes that flatter absolutely every single figure. Although undeniably timeless, the fabric often feels stale as spring rolls around. Don’t turn your back on this classic! Head into…

Everyone can tell that spring is fast approaching and as the weather warms up so do the prints of men’s dress shirts, my favorite? Gingham- go for it! Once reserved primarily for table cloths, the pattern has recently branched out into the world of high fashion.  Menswear designers fully embraced…

Wearing animal prints during the daytime is a tricky game to play, and more often than not the pattern ends up reading less chic and more cheap — don’t lose hope, Fashionistas! Honing your ability to take this print out of the jungle and into the real world is a skill that will benefit you…