In honor of the newly redesigned SOAPnet.com, I’m happy to announce that CF has partnered with SOAPnet to bring you a fabulous giveaway this week! 5 lucky College Fashion readers are going to win - will you be one of them?
Here are the prizes that we have to give away:
Two Marc Jacobs wallets!
One $25.00 Barney’s [...]
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This article was inspired by a recent comment I received on the article Sun Safety: 5 Essential Facts About Tanning:
“Great tips–but what are some of the best self tanners? I get really tan easily in the summer, but in the winter, i am white as a ghost. I tried using dove, but it [...]
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I’ve been asked a lot lately about the differences between college fashion and high school fashion. With many high school grads getting ready for college in the fall, I think it’s a question that lots of people are wondering about.
So what is college fashion like in comparison to high school fashion? What do people wear [...]
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Sorry today’s weekly links are a little late to be posted - I’m currently in NYC with my boyfriend and slept really late today! Nothing like no class on Fridays to make up for some lost sleep. Anyway, I’m awake now and want to share with [...]
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Wow, I’ve had a really crazy week! Midterms, papers, projects, etc. I’m sure most of you can relate - sometimes it’s really hard to keep up with everything in college, on top of being a blogger.
Anyway, that’s my excuse for lack of blog posts over the past [...]
I’m getting a more regular posting schedule going here (easier said than done with midterms and papers and eating Easter candy early, but I’m trying!), and this means I’m actually going to keep up with the CF weekly links from now on! Promise!
Without further adieu, here are my picks for the best of the web [...]
One of the lovely CF readers just emailed me and let me know that College Fashion is listed on Alltop.com’s fashion section.
Fashion.alltop.com is a really great idea - it’s a huge quick list of all the popular fashion sites and their most recent posts, kind of like PopURLs. I’ll definitely be bookmarking this one, [...]
I just wanted to update really quick to let you all know that College Fashion is up for best fashion publisher in the Glam Awards! If you have a free second, please vote for CF! We’re nominated under “Fashion Publishers”, btw. Thanks so much!
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Even though college fashionistas all over the country are getting ready for spring fashion to hit, the sad fact is that winter is definitely still here. For those of us in the northern half of the US, college trends are mostly limited to whatever is warmest and comfiest right now. [...]
Move over, leggings – this winter, there’s a hot new trend in legware that’s much more chic. If you can’t guess by the title of this article; I’m talking about opaque tights.
We saw the look all over the runways, and now the opaque tights trend has finally hit the streets (not to mention all the college campuses.) They’re everywhere – paired with ankle boots, dresses, and even shorts.
Opaque tights truly are this year’s leggings – a must-have trendy item that works in so many different outfits. The most popular tights are opaque black, but the look also works with bright colors from red to electric blue.
Edie in her opaque tights.
Why Tights RockLet me just take a second to say that I’m obsessed with this trend! Tights are a fab way to wear your fall dresses into winter (hello stretching the clothing budget), and a huge bonus - most are inexpensive! Also, I love the throwback to Edie Sedgwick and the 60’s mod look (see photo on the right - how fabulous does Edi
Hey CF readers! Hope you all had an amazing Halloween! Now that November is here, which means good things and bad things - fall fashion is in full swing (yes!), but school is getting more and more stressful.
To help you get fashion inspired and also de-stress, here are some of the things I love from around the web right now.
Are “It” bags going to start getting cheaper? The New York Times investigates the economics behind the handbag bubble.
Thanksgiving sales are only 22 days away, so start planning your shopping now with these Black Friday Shopping Tips.
Got a huge paper to write? Check out 150 resources to help you write better & faster!
Shefinds has an interesting post about “The Evolution of the Ugg Boot” - who knew they had evolved at all?
Stressed out with classes, extracurriculars, papers and exams? Check out Lifehack.org’s guide to prioritizing.
Getting more style at Walmart is now made easy thanks to The F.
Shopping on Ebay for handbags?
Hey everyone, just wanted to quickly update everyone on the status of this blog - I promise it’s not dead! I’ve been sick with the flu for the past week and a half, AND it was midterm exam week! I had zero time to do anything but study and drown myself in dayquil - no fun!
Fortunately, things are back to normal now and this blog will actually be updated regularly from now on. I have some great new articles in the works plus the latest on all the best sales and coupons, so keep checking back over the next few days!
Also, if you sent me an email within the past week, expect a response in the next couple days. Thanks for the nice messages btw!
♥ Briana
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Quick update on the status of this site: I just moved back in to my university this weekend and have been so busy decorating my room and organizing my closet that I haven’t had time to blog! Fortunately now I’m getting things organized so expect more regular updates in the very near future!
In the meantime, check out these hot links from around the web:
Instyle magazine shows us some fashionable back-to-school accessories.
What every student needs: a guide on how to learn more and study less.
Are you a college student who blogs? You should apply for the $10,000 blogging scholarship.
Lauren of La Petite Fashionista shows us how to glamorize our otherwise-boring textbooks.
If you want to read up on fashion, Fashiontribes has a list of must-read style books.
Check out J’Tote’s stylish laptop bags courtesy of Styledash.
Umm, Mila Jovovich is going to design a fashion line for Target? Should be interesting.
Quick update on the status of this site: I just moved back in to my university this weekend and have been so busy decorating my room and organizing my closet that I haven’t had time to blog! Fortunately now I’m getting things organized so expect more regular updates in the very near future!
In the meantime, check out these hot links from around the web:
Instyle magazine shows us some fashionable back-to-school accessories.
What every student needs: a guide on how to learn more and study less.
Are you a college student who blogs? You should apply for the $10,000 blogging scholarship.
Lauren of La Petite Fashionista shows us how to glamorize our otherwise-boring textbooks.
If you want to read up on fashion, Fashiontribes has a list of must-read style books.
Check out J’Tote’s stylish laptop bags courtesy of Styledash.
Umm, Mila Jovovich is going to design a fashion line for Target? Should be interesting.
The Style Network is sponsoring a new contest: win a diamond a day!
FabSugar has a great feature on the hot Linea Pelle Lola Shoulder Bag.
Free Mike & Ikes. Enough said.
SheFinds shows us celebrity swimwear trends.
Umm.. Disney princess wedding gowns??
Paris Hilton would approve of this pink crystallized Hello Kitty laptop.
Show this to your geekiest friend if they need some fashion help.
The Style Network is sponsoring a new contest: win a diamond a day!
FabSugar has a great feature on the hot Linea Pelle Lola Shoulder Bag.
Free Mike & Ikes. Enough said.
SheFinds shows us celebrity swimwear trends.
Umm.. Disney princess wedding gowns??
Paris Hilton would approve of this pink crystallized Hello Kitty laptop.
Show this to your geekiest friend if they need some fashion help.
Like I mentioned in my post, Surviving Exam Week, this blog is going to be a little dead until after Tuesday May 22nd. I have some big final exams and can’t afford to be online blogging until they’re over.
I apologize for the lack of updates until then, but I’m sure my fellow college girls understand what finals week is like!
Much ♥ - Briana
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I was born and raised on Cape Cod, MA, which means I live at the beach from May to August. Because of where I grew up, I’m absolutely LOVING the latest trend I’m noticing everywhere - nautical fashion! It reminds me of home.
I kind of want to take credit for this trend with my friends - I’ve been wearing stuff with anchors on it since last summer! I actually thought the trend was over, until a bunch of my most fashionable friends started raving this weekend about how they are “so into nautical clothing” now. Whatever! I was doing it first!
In all seriousness though, the nautical trend is hot and I’m sure it will continue to be for summer. Proceed with caution, however. This trend is easy to go overboard on. (Pun intended.) Here is how you can rock the sailor wear without overdoing it:
1. Stick to one piece at a time.
Head to toe sailor outfits look cute on little kids, not on you. Use moderation and stick to one
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Despite the sub-par weather conditions we’ve been having lately in the northeast US, girls all over campus are still breaking out their spring clothes. We’ve been hearing about the trend for a while, but this weekend is when I first started to notice one particular color on every girl I saw.
That’s right, the yellow trend has finally exploded onto the college fashion radar. Yellow is officially THE color of spring 2007. This weekend alone, for example, I saw a group of 7 or 8 girls all in matching yellow outfits. I kid you not. This trend is ridiculously popular.
Popular retailers around the country are picking up on this trend too. Wet Seal alone has an entire section dedicated to yellow tops, dresses and accessories, while similar trendy stores like Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe are following suit.
Yellow is a flattering color on practically everyone, and is a nice break from the dark colors we wore all winte
Lots of stuff going on around the web right now, and here’s a little rundown of everything I think is new and noteworthy today:
It’s free cone day at Ben and Jerry’s!
Colored denim is so hot right now, says Stylebites.
Tricia Fix Dresses are gorgeous. Go check them out!
Why your size-32 jeans may actually be up to 2 sizes bigger!
Britney Spears actually looking stylish??
Lots of great lookalike bags from IamFashion
I’m working on some great new posts about issues I think a lot of you may want to know about. Check back later for more great style articles.
Patent Headband: $14Buy at Nordstrom
The minute I get to my 12pm bio class, I can’t help but zone out. Science just isn’t my thing. I’m a business major, and I definitely don’t plan to work in a pharmaceutical company in the future. Instead of paying attention to science in bio class, I often stare off into space and check out everyone’s outfits.
During today’s fashion-scoping session, I was excited to see a girl two rows ahead of me rocking one of the latest trends in hair styles - a shiny patent leather headband. This college fashionista had on a bright white one that was very similar to the headband pictured here on the left.
This hot trend is popping up everywhere right now, and the options are endless. Headbands are an amazing fix for bed-head hair, and can also look adorable with a dressier updo. They work with casual or formal outfits, and come in many versatile colors for spring.
Mini Headband: $16Buy at Nordstrom
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Some quick links to hot stuff on the net right now - readysetgo!
The Ivy has a great post on making your own jewelery.
Your 2007 Shopping List from Bglam
Great tips on living comfy in your dorm.
Why Spring Break isn’t really a break from The Dartmouth.
California Style features cute cases to accessorize your gadgets.
Shop for winter accessories now to save money says Shopahaulic.
Maybe this will come as a newsflash to some people, given the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been having in New England lately, but…. IT’S STILL MARCH!
Now, I’m just as happy with the 55 degree temperatures as the next girl! It’s amazing to be able to go outside without wearing a billion layers of clothing and sacrificing cuteness for practicality in my footwear. But some people at my university have just crossed the line.
Thats right, I’m talking to you, girls at my school who wore flip flops today! I’m sorry if I’m offending some of you but it needs to be said. Repeat with me here. If there is still SNOW on the ground, you don’t wear your flip flops outside. Period.
I don’t care how warm you think it is out. I don’t care how badly you want to trudge through a half-melted snow drift in your new flip flops. You just don’t look good doing it. Not even if you wear the most adorable flip fl
Don’t get me wrong here - I don’t condone living in sweats 24/7. It just looks sloppy. Besides, why wear sweats when there are so many cute pairs of jeans out there? But… I have to confess, I’m definitely in love with So Low foldover pants for those rare occasions when comfort is the number one priority.
For those of you who don’t know about these adorable and super-comfy sweats, I’m sure you’ve seen them around campus. They come in a billion different colors, and are made in a great soft and stretchy fabric. Also, you can fold them down to make them as low-rise or high-rise as you want. Seriously, don’t wear them to class because you might fall asleep in them! They’re that comfy.
The other great thing about So Low pants is the colors and styles they come in. These black and pink pants are the Jersey Colorblock Foldover Pants, and come in colors from pink to brown to bright blue. So Low also makes solid jersey
Spring fashion is finally starting to arrive on campus. Even though temperatures (at least in the Northeast) have been ridiculously cold as of late, many college fashionistas are beginning to incorporate spring fashion’s colors and styles into their winter wardrobes.
One example is the metallic tote bag.
These bags are a huge trend at my school. I see them everywhere, in colors ranging from simple gold to sparkling platinum and bronze.
This is one trend that I absolutely love! First of all, metallics match with practically everything, so long as you match warm colors with warm and cool with cool. Also, these totes are actually very practical. Most are big enough to hold all your stuff for any class, which is a huge bonus.
Plus, admit it.. what girl doesn’t love accessories that sparkle?
Hi and welcome to College Fashion.net, a fashion blog for style-conscious college students. My name is Briana. I’m an undergrad at a big university in the northeast US, and I’ll admit it right now - I’m a fashion addict. (You probably are too if you’re reading this!) I have a passion for clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories and designer labels. I’m also a typical student though, and I don’t have a ton of money. For these reasons, I’ve become a “college fashion” expert. I decided to create this blog to share my knowledge on how to keep up with fashion and look gorgeous on a budget while still balancing classes, friends, dating and everything else.
College Fashion will be a daily source for the latest fashion trends, health and beauty tips, deals, coupons, and of course tips and articles on how to make the most of college life.
This website is going to grow considerably over the next few months, and I hope you enjoy it! In the mean
